President of Hungary
| President of the Republic | |
|---|---|
| Magyarország köztársasági elnöke | |
since 5 March 2024 | |
| Residence | Sándor Palace |
| Appointer | National Assembly |
| Term length | Five years, renewable once |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Hungary (2012) |
| Precursor | Regent of Hungary (1st)Presidential Council of Hungary (2nd) |
| Formation | 11 January 1919 (1st)1 February 1946 (2nd)23 October 1989 (current) |
| First holder | Mihály Károlyi (First Republic, 1919)Zoltán Tildy (Second Republic, 1946)Árpád Göncz (Third Republic, 1990) |
| Abolished | 29 February 1920 (1st)20 August 1949 (2nd) |
| Deputy | Speaker of the National Assembly |
| Salary | 3,909,710 Ft monthly |
| Website | www.sandorpalota.hu |
The president of Hungary, officially the president of the republic (Hungarian: Magyarország köztársasági elnöke [ˈmɒɟɒrorsaːɡ ˈkøstaːrʃɒʃaːɡi ˈɛlnøkɛ], államelnök, or államfő [ˈaːlːɒɱføː]), is the head of state of Hungary. The office has a largely ceremonial (figurehead) role, but may also veto legislation or send legislation to the Constitutional Court for review. Most other executive powers, such as selecting government ministers and leading legislative initiatives, are vested in the office of the prime minister instead.