Tamás Sulyok facts for kids
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Tamás Sulyok
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Official portrait, 2024
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| 7th President of Hungary | |
| Assumed office 5 March 2024 |
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| Prime Minister | Viktor Orbán |
| Preceded by | Katalin Novák |
| President of the Constitutional Court | |
| In office 22 November 2016 – 4 March 2024 |
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| Appointed by | National Assembly |
| Preceded by | Barnabás Lenkovics |
| Succeeded by | László Salamon (acting) |
| Member of the Constitutional Court | |
| In office 27 September 2014 – 4 March 2024 |
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| Appointed by | National Assembly |
| Hungarian Honorary Consul to Austria | |
| In office 2000–2014 |
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Tamás Sulyok
24 March 1956 Kiskunfélegyháza, Hungary |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Zsuzsanna Nagy |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Szeged |
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Tamás Sulyok (born 24 March 1956) is a Hungarian lawyer and politician. He became the president of Hungary in 2024. Before that, he was the head of Hungary's Constitutional Court from 2016 to 2024.
About Tamás Sulyok
Tamás Sulyok was born on March 24, 1956. He studied law at the University of Szeged. After finishing his studies, he became a lawyer. He also served as an Honorary Consul for Hungary in Austria for many years.
His Work in Law
In 2014, Tamás Sulyok was chosen to be a judge on the Constitutional Court of Hungary. This court makes sure that laws follow the country's constitution. Two years later, in 2016, he became the president of this important court. He held this position until 2024.
Becoming President
In 2024, Tamás Sulyok was chosen to be the next President of Hungary. The National Assembly, which is like Hungary's parliament, approved his nomination. He officially took office on March 5, 2024.
As president, his main job is to represent Hungary. He also makes sure that the country's laws are followed. One of his first actions as president was to sign a bill. This bill approved Sweden joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). NATO is a group of countries that work together for safety and defense.
See also
In Spanish: Tamás Sulyok para niños
