Address by Dr András Baka, President of Hungary, at the opening ceremony of the 9th International Congress of Hungarian Studies
Distinguished Congress, Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is my great pleasure to welcome you all to the opening of the IX International Congress of Hungarian Studies. Throughout the several decades of the congress’s history, it has become a cherished tradition for the incumbent President of Hungary to serve as patron of this prestigious academic event. At the beginning of my term of office, I am honoured to continue this tradition, thereby also expressing the Hungarian State’s appreciation for the international community of Hungarian studies.
Speech by Dr András Baka, President of Hungary, on 20 August 2026 on M1 Public Television
My fellow Hungarians,
On 20 August, we commemorate the founding of the Hungarian state by Saint Stephen - a recognition that a country’s future is shaped not only by its leaders, but also by strong, enduring institutions.
Today, we too must build such institutions: institutions that serve not the powers of the day, but the citizens of our country. For the quality of a state is ultimately reflected in how well the institutions function that its citizens encounter in their everyday lives.
Public service media is one such institution.
Speech by Dr András Baka, President of Hungary, at the 20 August National Day State Honours Ceremony
Honourable Madam Speaker,
Honourable Prime Minister,
Distinguished Honourees,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Statement from Sándor Palace
András Baka, President of Hungary, received Dr István Lajtár, Deputy Prosecutor General, at the Presidential Palace.
The meeting was initiated by the Head of State, as the term of office of Prosecutor General Dr Gábor Bálint Nagy comes to an end today following his resignation. The President of Hungary shall nominate a candidate for the position of Prosecutor General to the National Assembly.
Statement from Sándor Palace - Dr András Baka takes office as President of Hungary
President of Hungary Dr Andras Baka took office on 19 August 2026.
The Speaker of the National Assembly calls the leaders of the Government and the parliamentary parties to a meeting
The extreme heatwave affecting Hungary, the critically low water levels in the Danube, the resulting need to shut down the nuclear power plant, and the Level 3 water restrictions in force in several localities have created an exceptional situation that requires coordinated and immediate action.
The Speaker of the National Assembly held talks at Sándor Palace
The Speaker of the National Assembly, who is temporarily exercising the duties and powers of the Head of State, held talks with the former President of Hungary at Sándor Palace.
Following the meeting between Ágnes Forsthoffer and Dr Tamás Sulyok, the Speaker of the National Assembly met with staff at Sándor Palace during a staff meeting.
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.
“Neither democracy nor the rule of law can be based on threats.” – Interview with Dr. Tamás Sulyok in the German political science journal ’Cicero’
Mr. President, do you feel at home in your role as the Hungarian Head of State?
To be President of Hungary, to serve and represent every Hungarian citizen, is a tremendous honour – perhaps the greatest any Hungarian can receive. It is a responsible and undoubtedly very rewarding role, though naturally one that comes with its own challenges.
"Even the appearance of solutions that do not respect the rule of law must be avoided" - Interview with Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary
Have you ever regretted a decision you made?
I cannot recall any decision that I have regretted. At most, such things may have occurred in minor, everyday matters. The past becomes part of life. I generally focus more on the present than the past, and I am shaping the future through my plans.
In one of your first interviews as head of state, you said you didn’t hesitate for long when you were asked to become President of Hungary. Have you not regretted your decision?
"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.
Nationalities and religions side by side, together, for the community
President Dr. Tamás Sulyok and First Lady Zsuzsanna Nagy visited Mezőberény in Békés County.
New Year's greeting from President Tamás Sulyok and research astronaut Tibor Kapu
My Fellow Hungarians!
Our country is a wonderful place. We shape it together day by day. May understanding and love reign among us in the New Year, and may we all find joy in togetherness.
May peace dwell in our hearts and homes!
May we always have the strength and courage to seek and see the good in each other!
May we see our personal goals clearly, with the firm conviction that it is often our failures that help us achieve our goals!
"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.
Christmas address by Dr Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, to the Hungarian nation
Dear Fellow Hungarians, in the Carpathian Basin and across the world!
I warmly greet you on the second day of the Christmas celebrations.
Many of us have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of these days when everything around us slows down and becomes quiet. When, even in our fast-paced world full of tensions and the horrors of war, at last, it is peace, home, and family that take the spotlight, and the moment arrives to celebrate the birth of the Saviour who came into our world over two thousand years ago.
Statement from Sándor Palace
The President of Hungary wishes to emphasise the obvious fact that there is complete national consensus on the profound condemnation of crimes against children and the need for severe punishment of perpetrators, regardless of whether the crime is committed in a community, educational, child protection or correctional institution, or even within the family.
Shoe boxes from Sándor Palace
At Sándor Palace, as in the previous year, Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, launched an Advent Shoe Box Campaign, in which the staff of the institution put together around 100 Christmas gift packages.
The campaign always works with a partner institution that supports the development and well-being of children and young people.
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.
Ambassadorial credentials ceremony
President Tamás Sulyok received letters of credence from the following ambassadors at Sándor Palace
- His Excellency Youssouf Abassalah, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Chad,
- His Excellency Dr Kwame Ampofo, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Ghana, and
- His Excellency Radi Sowayed B. S. Alajami, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar.
The President of Paraguay at Sándor Palace
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña, on an official visit to Hungary, was received by President Dr. Tamás Sulyok at Sándor Palace.
The purpose of the meeting between the two Heads of State was to give new impetus to relations between the two countries in the fields of politics, economics and education after a period of 30 years.
Although geographically distant, Paraguay and Hungary have much in common.
They share similar values in terms of their Christian-based outlook and way of life, as well as the importance they attach to national identity and family.
For the stability and competitiveness of Central Europe - V4 Heads of State Summit in Esztergom
The cooperation of the Visegrad Group is one of the most important pillars of stability in Central Europe, said President Tamás Sulyok after talks with the Heads of State of the Visegrad Cooperation (V4) in Esztergom.
The Hungarian Head of State recalled that throughout our history we have often experienced that our destinies are intertwined, and that even today we face many shared challenges in the economic, security, technological, and social spheres alike.