Hungary's President Will Be Particularly Active for Hungarians Abroad and For Those in Need

President Tamas Sulyok places paramount importance on safeguarding Hungarians living abroad, the less fortunate, the ailing, and those in vulnerable circumstances, constitutional lawyer Zoltan Lomnici Jr. emphasized. His declaration came following the inauguration of Hungary's new head of state on Sunday.

Budapest, 2023. szeptember 26. Ifj. Lomnici Zoltán alkotmányjogász, a Civil Összefogás Fórum - Civil Összefogás Közhasznú Alapítvány (CÖF-CÖKA) szóvivõje beszél a CÖF-CÖKA sajtótájékoztatóján Budapesten 2023. szeptember 26-án. A CÖF-CÖKA kiszélesíti civilközpontú érdekvédelmi tevékenységét az élelmiszer kis- és nagykereskedelem szereplõi felé. MTI/Soós Lajos Fotó: Soós Lajos

– As he has already demonstrated in parliament, President Tamas Sulyok showcased his legal prowess in front of the Sandor Palace on Sunday. Earlier, Hungary's new head of state discussed the principle of fair living, avoiding harm to others and ensuring equitable treatment for all. Now, he argued that the law represents the art of the good and the fair, as emphasized by the Szazadveg Foundation's legal advisor, who himself is a constitutional lawyer, in a special program on Hungary's public broadcaster.

According to Zoltan Lomnici Jr., 

Tamas Sulyok underscored on Sunday that he envisions his work within the framework of the law, in alignment with Hungary's Fundamental Law.

When considering the powers of the President of the Hungarian Republic, we could even mention the Israeli example, he noted.

– In addition to the prayer for the new President of the Republic by the leaders of the historic churches, the Catholic, Reformed and Evangelical churches, Slomo Koves, the Chief Rabbi of the United Hungarian Jewish Community, also gave a beautiful reflection and prayer, the lawyer said.

One key aspect of Mr Sulyok's speech is that he deems his predecessor's international policy to be exemplary and intends to continue it, Mr Lomniczi emphasized, noting Mr Sulyok's commitment to use his legal expertise to the best of his knowledge and strength in his role as head of state.

– In the new President of the Republic, I observe a commitment to the current form of the Hungarian public law system, and it's evident that the majority of the National Assembly has placed trust in him. The proposition of directly electing Hungary's head of state, as suggested by the opposition, is widely considered outdated and incompatible with the President's role in professional circles. Consequently, this initiative is not deemed viable," stated Zoltan Lomnici Jr.

President Sulyok also emphasized, both in his address before the National Assembly and later in front of the Sandor Palace, that Hungarianness can only be truly understood in the context of Europeanism, according to Mr Lomniczi. It is clear that we should not align ourselves with measures that negatively impact the region or our country, the legal advisor added, noting that Hungary's president may have been alluding to a broader sense of Europeanism that has been present in Hungary since St. Stephen's Day.

– His suggestion that we belong to the West is entirely appropriate, but this wasn't an economic policy statement on his part; it was a clear legal and historical approach acknowledging that Hungary has been characterized by this since the foundation of the state," noted Mr Lomniczi.

The slogan, as emphasized by the new head of state in his speech, that Hungary must remain a Hungarian country, is currently one of the cornerstones of our national sovereignty, he added.

– As the head of Hungary's Constitutional Court, Mr Sulyok has, in many instances, ruled in a way that supports Hungary in preserving its independence, identity, and liberty in terms of sovereignty. Hungary only shares joint powers with Brussels," he stated.

Cover photo: Constitutional lawyer Zoltan Lomnici Jr. (Photo: MTI/ Lajos Soos)