Speech delivered in Pirna by Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, on Memorial Day for Deportation of Ethnic Germans from Hungary
Honourable Prime Minister!
Honourable Assembly!
Dear German Friends!
Eighty years ago, German men, women, and families were expelled from Hungary almost overnight. In three waves, more than 200,000 souls were torn from their homes and from our common homeland. They were my compatriots. They were respected citizens of our country.
Speech delivered in Munich by Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, on Memorial Day for Deportation of Ethnic Germans from Hungary
There have been a few turbulent centuries in the history of Europe, but I think we can all agree that the 20th century was one of the most terrible of them all. It is often said that time heals all wounds.
I can agree with this statement only if the passage of time does not mean forgetting, but rather an enduring commitment to learning from what has happened and to stand stronger together because of it. We share a solemn responsibility: to confront the
Speech by Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, at the Waldlager Memorial Centre in Mühldorf am Inn
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I greet you today at a place of profound sorrow. This land bears witness to unimaginable suffering. Here, the human dignity of my fellow citizens was utterly disregarded. With deep sorrow in my heart, I remember the thousands of Hungarian Jews, and all those fellow human beings, who fell victim to the inhuman Nazi dictatorship in this region. The lives that were destroyed cannot be forgotten, nor can they ever be replaced.
Announcement from Sándor Palace
Sándor Palace issues the following statement in connection with Government Decree 15/2026. (II. 3.) on municipal solidarity contributions due to the spread of misinformation regarding the constitutional role of the President of Hungary:
A statement widely circulated in the press claimed to offer a professional recommendation, arguing that “in the matter of the government decree, the President of Hungary, as guardian of the constitutional order, should have acted and referred the issue to the Constitutional Court”.
Press release from Sándor Palace
President of Hungary Dr. Tamás Sulyok will attend the opening ceremony of the 25th Winter Olympic Games in Milan.
Accompanied by First Lady Zsuzsanna Nagy, the Head of State will attend the opening ceremony at the invitation of the Olympic Movement, watch sporting events of Hungarian interest, visit the Olympic Village in Milan, and meet with the Hungarian team's competitors and supporting staff.
Fifteen Hungarian athletes represent our country at the Milan–Cortina Games.
Statement from Sándor Palace
The President of Hungary hosted Chile's President-Elect, elected in December, at Sándor Palace.
During the meeting, Dr. Tamás Sulyok praised the 101 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. He emphasised that despite the geographical distance between Hungary and Chile, the two countries are connected by fundamental values rooted in their shared Christian heritage, such as the protection of family and its central role in society.
The President of Hungary at the 130th Anniversary Gala of the Hungarian Olympic Committee
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, greeted the Olympic community celebrating the 130th anniversary of the Hungarian Olympic Committee at the Museum of Fine Arts.
In his speech, the Head of State stated: "For us Hungarians, sport is a real community-building force, as knowledge, enthusiasm and passion are passed on from generation to generation”.
According to the President, the founding of the Hungarian Olympic Committee 130 years ago created a national resource that has given and continues to give Hungarian sport a strong foundation and sense of confidence.
According to President Sulyok, the Szeged Cathedral and Dome Square represent a special value in the life and thought of the nation
At the unveiling of the stele marking the declaration of the Szeged Cathedral and the square as a national memorial on the 150th anniversary of the birth of Kuno Klebelsberg, Dr. Tamás Sulyok stated that "The sky-high Cathedral and the huge square have grown dear to our hearts, the hearts of the people of Szeged." The square embodies sacredness, science and culture all at once. The height of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Hungary commands respect.
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, visited the Laser Research Centre in Szeged
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, Head of State, speaking at an event organised by the Research Students Movement, of which he is the patron, told young people visiting the ELI-ALPS Laser Research Centre in Szeged that "the Szeged Research Centre is the driving force behind the development of laser technology".
"The future is born here," emphasised Dr. Tamás Sulyok, adding that Hungary is proud that ELI-ALPS operates in our country and that scientists from many countries around the world come here to conduct their research projects.
"Every Hungarian feels with you and stands with you" – interview with Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, by Kárpátalja
As Advent 2025 drew to a close, Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, addressed the Hungarian community in Transcarpathia, as he gave an exclusive interview to Karolina Darcsi, Editor-in-Chief of the weekly newspaper Kárpátalja, and Mihály K. Debreceni, Editor-in-Chief of TV21 Ungvár and correspondent for Hungary’s public media in Transcarpathia. The conversation touched on the urgent need for peace, Hungary's assistance, the case of József Sebestyén, and the superhuman work of Hungarian interest groups in Transcarpathia.
Exclusive interview with Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, for Tények
- Mr. President, thank you for receiving us. On behalf of TV2, we consider it a great honour that you are giving your first major television interview to us.
Thank you for having me on your show, and a warm welcome to our viewers.
My meetings in Békés were highly rewarding - Interview with Katalin Novák
I found my meetings in Békés very rewarding, and I trust that I was not the only one who felt this way - said Katalin Novák, President of Hungary, in an interview with our newspaper - the Békés Megyei Hírlap - about the three days she spent in our county at the end of January. During our conversation, we discussed how to motivate young people to settle in the region, spoke about the war in Ukraine and this year's elections, and why she declared 2024 the Year of Getting Active.
The love of sport is a fundamental value in Hungary – World Judo Championships 2025
President of Hungary Tamás Sulyok, in his welcome speech at the opening ceremony of the World Judo Championships in Budapest, said that the World Judo Championships have come home to Budapest.
"Sport is a matter close to the hearts of the Hungarian people, and in recent years Hungary has hosted numerous World Championships in various sports, and has proven many times that it is a reliable partner, because the love of sport and respect for our guests are fundamental values in Hungary," the President said.
Former Colombian Constitutional Judge Carlos Bernal at Sándor Palace
President Tamás Sulyok received former Colombian Constitutional Judge Carlos Bernal at Sándor Palace.
As a university lecturer, his research focuses on the interpretation of constitutional rights and comparative constitutional reform, topics which the Head of State discussed with great interest from a domestic perspective.
Historical meeting with the President of Botswana
Dr. Tamás Sulyok received Duma Gideon Boko, President of Botswana, at Sándor Palace.
The discussions with the President of the African country, who is also a lawyer, could give a new impetus to cooperation between the two countries, particularly in solving economic, educational and water management issues.
The possibility of Hungarian assistance in the development of digital and green technologies was also discussed at the talks.
Cooperation between the two sides is based on mutual respect and common interest.
Hungarians are inseparable - 15 years dedicated to national unity
In a ceremony that included the assumption of Hungarian citizenship by a Transylvanian family of four and a young man from the Délvidék region, the National Assembly commemorated one of the Hungarian Parliament’s earliest provisions from 2010, which allowed Hungarians living beyond Hungary’s borders and in other countries to acquire citizenship through a fast-track procedure."
Protecting the Public Interest - Head of State's Welcome Speech on Prosecution Service Day
Since 1991, the anniversary of the first Act on the Prosecution Service, June 10, 1871, has marked Prosecution Service Day in Hungary. In the Palace of Justice, President of Hungary Tamás Sulyok, Prosecutor General Bálint Gábor Nagy, Head of the Supreme Court Zs. András Gábor Varga, and outgoing Prosecutor General Péter Polt shared their thoughts on the occasion with the leaders of the Prosecution Service.
The Prime Minister of Georgia at Sándor Palace
President of Hungary Dr. Tamás Sulyok received the Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze at Sándor Palace.
At the plenary session, the Hungarian Head of State stressed that Georgia is a key strategic partner for Hungary in the South Caucasus region. "We have many common roots with Georgia, which bind the two countries together, be it Christian culture or deep historical similarities." - said Dr Tamás Sulyok.
Parliament at work
Following the vote in Parliament, President Tamás Sulyok personally congratulated Peter Polt, the newly elected President of the Constitutional Court, Gábor Bálint Nagy, the new Head of the Prosecution Service, and Ákos Kozma, the new member of the Constitutional Court.
The Head of State wished them all strength and health for the successful performance of their new duties!
The President pays a private visit to Transylvania
President of Hungary Tamás Sulyok visited Marosvásárhely, Gyimesfelsőlok and Gyimesbükk on the first day of his private visit to Transylvania.
In Marosvásárhely, the Head of State visited the House of Transylvanian Traditions, in Gyimesfelsőlok he was received at the St. Elisabeth of the Árpád House Roman Catholic Theological Lyceum, and in Gyimesbükk he met with Father József Solomon at the Parish of the Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
Welcome speech by Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, at the meeting with representatives of Hungarian Associations in Switzerland on the Day of National Unity
With great respect and affection, I welcome the representatives of the Hungarian associations in Switzerland! I am delighted to have the opportunity to meet you and to learn more about your communities.
We Hungarians have become accustomed to the fact that national togetherness does not necessarily mean geographical togetherness, since due to our turbulent history, we find Hungarians and strong and vibrant Hungarian communities in many parts of the world.
Appointments to the rank of general
Dr Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, on the proposal of the Minister of Defence, appointed
• Colonel István Tóth to the rank of Brigadier General with effect from 21 May 2025,
• Colonel Tamás Gusztáv Bardon to the rank of Brigadier General with effect from 21 May 2025.
The Head of State wished the newly appointed generals every success.