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President of Hungary
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The President of the Republic of Hungary (Hungarian: Magyarország köztársasági elnöke, államelnök, or államfő) is the head of state of Hungary. The office has a largely ceremonial (figurehead) role. The president may also veto legislation or send legislation to the Constitutional Court for review.
Quick Facts President of theRepublic of Hungary Magyarország köztársasági elnöke, Residence ...
President of the Republic of Hungary Magyarország köztársasági elnöke | |
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Residence | Sándor Palace Budapest, Hungary |
Appointer | National Assembly |
Term length | Five years, renewable once |
Inaugural holder | Mátyás Szűrös |
Formation | 23 October 1989 |
Website | The Office of the President of the Republic: keh.hu (in Hungarian; at October 2012, home page offered link to English module) |
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Most other executive powers, such as selecting Government ministers and leading legislative initiatives, are given in the office of the Prime Minister instead.
The current President of the Republic is Tamás Sulyok, who took office on 5 March 2024.