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Tamás Sulyok
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Official portrait, 2024
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| President of Hungary | |
| In office 5 March 2024 – 20 July 2026 |
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| 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 | Imre Juhász |
| Justice of the Constitutional Court | |
| In office 27 September 2014 – 4 March 2024 |
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| Appointed by | National Assembly |
| Austrian Honorary Consul in Hungary | |
| In office 2000–2014 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 March 1956 Kiskunfélegyháza, Hungary |
| Political party | Independent (supported by Fidesz–KDNP) |
| Spouse | Zsuzsanna Nagy |
| Relations | Ignác János Sulyok (uncle) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Szeged |
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Tamás Sulyok (born 24 March 1956) is a Hungarian lawyer and politician. He served as the President of Hungary from March 2024 until July 2026. Before becoming president, he was the head of the Constitutional Court from 2016 to 2024.
Although he was officially an independent politician, he was supported by the Fidesz–KDNP political alliance. His presidency ended in 2026 after the Tisza Party won a large majority in the 2026 Hungarian parliamentary election. The National Assembly then passed a special law that ended his term early. This led to a new presidential election.
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Early Life and Education
Tamás Sulyok was born in Kiskunfélegyháza, Hungary, on March 24, 1956. He was the youngest of four children. His father, László Sulyok, was a lawyer, and his mother, Márta Boleszny, was an economics teacher.
He studied law at the József Attila University in Szeged. He graduated in 1980, ready to begin his legal career. During his presidency, information came to light about his father's past during World War II. Tamás Sulyok expressed that he was deeply affected by these revelations. He also stated that he bowed his head before all the victims of the Holocaust.
Legal Career
After finishing university, Sulyok started working at the Csongrád County Court. He became a legal advisor in 1982. For many years, he worked as a lawyer in different law firms. From 1998 to 2002, he was a legal representative for the local government of Szeged.
He also served as an honorary consul for Austria in Hungary from 2000 to 2014. In 2004, he earned a special qualification in European law. He taught constitutional law at the University of Szeged starting in 2005. In 2013, he earned his PhD degree. His studies focused on the role of lawyers in Hungary and European Union law.
Constitutional Court Judge
In 2014, Tamás Sulyok was appointed as a judge to the Constitutional Court of Hungary. This court makes sure that laws follow the country's constitution. He became the president of the Constitutional Court in 2016. He held this important position until 2024.
President of Hungary (2024–2026)
Becoming President
In February 2024, Tamás Sulyok was chosen by the Fidesz party to be their candidate for President of Hungary. This happened after the previous president resigned. The National Assembly approved his nomination on February 26, 2024. He took his oath of office that day. His term as president officially began on March 5, 2024. Some opposition parties felt he lacked political experience for the role.
Key Actions and Views
In his first speech as president, Sulyok promised to strictly follow the law. He said he would try to stay out of everyday political arguments. He also spoke about the importance of countries keeping their own legal independence within the European Union.
One of his first official actions was to sign a bill. This bill approved Sweden joining the NATO on March 5, 2024. In December 2025, a new law was passed. This law made it harder to remove the President of Hungary from office. It required a two-thirds vote and approval from the Constitutional Court.
End of Presidency
The 2026 Hungarian parliamentary election brought big changes. The Tisza Party, led by Péter Magyar, won a large majority in Parliament. During the election, Magyar had promised to make changes to government leadership.
After the election, Péter Magyar, who became Prime Minister, asked Tamás Sulyok to resign. On July 4, 2026, Magyar introduced a new constitutional amendment. This amendment included a rule that would remove Sulyok from office. Sulyok and others argued this went against the rule of law. However, Magyar stated it was necessary for the country's future.
On July 13, 2026, the National Assembly adopted the amendment. Tamás Sulyok signed the amendment on July 18, 2026. This action officially ended his term as President of Hungary. His removal from office became effective on July 20, 2026. This decision also led to a new presidential election.
Awards and Honours
Sovereign Military Order of Malta: Collar of the Order pro Merito Melitensi (17 September 2024)
Kazakhstan: First Class of the Order of Friendship (2 October 2025)
See also
In Spanish: Tamás Sulyok para niños
