Dr. Ádám Schmidt
17:08 May 26, 2022PERSONAL DETAILS
- Place and date of birth: Budapest, 22/06/1980
- Marital status: married, a father of two
- Language skills: English – intermediate level
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY, EXPERIENCES
- July 2021– member of the Board of Trustees, Foundation for the University of Physical Education
- 1 December 2020– chief advisor for sport affairs, Cabinet Office of the Prime Minister
- 2017–2019 external lecturer, Milton Friedman University
- 2015– owner and head attorney, Ádám Schmidt & Co. Law Office (attorneyship on hold)
- 2014–2022 member of the Supervisory Board, Hungarian Table Tennis Association
- 2011–2017 external lecturer, Hungarian University of Sports Science
- 2011–2014 sports lawyer, DLA Piper–Horváth and Co. Law Office
- 2011–2020 lawyer, Hungarian Basketball Federation
- 2009–2011 legal director, Hungarian Olympic Committee
- 2008–2009 trainee solicitor, Dr. Andrea Szűcs Law Office
- 2005–2008 trainee solicitor, Dr. Krasznai & Dr. Kollár Law Office
- 2004–2005 trainee solicitor, Dr. Tóth & Co. Law Office
- 2004 intern, New Atlantic Initiative
- 2003–2004 intern, Dr. Lívia Kulcsár & Co. Law Office
- 2000–2001 admissions tutor, educator (history), eFEB Adult Education Centre
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS
- 2008 bar examinations successfully passed
- 1999–2004 Pázmány Péter Catholic University, Faculty of Law and Political Sciences
Dutch Defence Policy Director in Hungary
12:54 June 19, 2025
Lars Walrave, Dutch defence policy director visited Hungary at the invitation of MoD Deputy State Secretary for Defence Policy László Hajnik from 16 to 17 June. In the focus of the discussions were the development of the two countries’ defence relations, the armed forces development, the possibilities for defence industrial cooperation, closer cooperation within NATO, the European defence readiness, the security situation of the Western Balkans and the Sahel and sharing the lessons learned in connection with recruitment and the formation and operation of the reservist system.
Estonia Joined the Multinational Logistics Coordination Centre in Hungary
15:30 June 17, 2025
After nine years, the Multinational Logistics Coordination Centre (MLCC), which organisation plays an important role in the logistics cooperation and training of NATO and the EU, again held a meeting in Hungary.
Lynx Fighting Vehicles in Focus
14:10 June 17, 2025
It has been nearly three years since the first Lynx infantry fighting vehicles arrived in Hungary. Lieutenant General Andreas Marlow heard about the lessons learned; he visited Hódmezővásárhely in person to learn about the state-of-the-art technology vehicles closely.
NATO Cooperation is Important in the Changed Security Environment
10:50 June 17, 2025
In the changed security environment, cooperation with NATO and the allied nations is important for the Hungarian Defence Forces, emphasised General Dr. Gábor Böröndi, Chief of HDF Defence Staff, at the Zero Point Shooting Range and Training Area on the visitors’ day of the international exercise Saber Guardian 2025, Monday. Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky also watched the exercise.
Apache Helicopters in the Crosshairs
09:22 June 17, 2025
The American AH-64 Apache helicopters that carried out their combat tasks with live ammunition at the multinational exercise Saber Guardian 2025 at the Zero Point Shooting Range and Training Area were constantly in the crosshairs of cameras.
Special Operations, Joint Training
15:08 June 16, 2025
Hungary and North Macedonia are open to further deepening military-to-military relations and strengthening cooperation between their armed forces, which contributes to the security and stability of the region. Keeping NATO interoperability in mind, they mutually support and help each other and open up the possibilities of joint training, declared the Chief of HDF Defence Staff following the discussions with his North Macedonian counterpart in Ohrid. General Dr. Gábor Böröndi made a two-day official visit to North Macedonia at the invitation of Major General Sashko Lafchiski.
Dynamically Developing American-Hungarian Defence Relations
13:33 June 16, 2025
Following the successful, recent visit to Budapest by David Baker, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for European and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Policy, the Ministry of Defence can report on another successful American visit.
Hungarians and Hungarian Heroes in Cleveland
13:57 June 12, 2025
On the last Sunday of May, Hungarian heroes, those who gave their lives for their homeland and freedom during Hungarian and American history, were also commemorated in the city of Cleveland, United States.
Pleasure – Opportunity
15:49 June 11, 2025
It is the first time that a Hungarian NCO has become the Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) of the NATO Allied Command Operations (ACO). It was officially announced at the 21st International Command Senior Enlisted Leader Conference in Lisbon – held with the participation of 35 NATO member and partner states – that CSM Zoltán Kaszab, Command Sergeant Major of the Hungarian Defence Forces, will receive this position.
NATO Defense College Visits Budapest
09:31 June 11, 2025
Headed by NDC Commandant Lieutenant General Max A.L.T. Nielsen, the Senior Course of the primary strategic-level educational facility of the NATO Defense College (NDC) visited Budapest to learn about Hungary’s foreign, security and defence policy priorities, as well as the directions of armed forces development. The delegation was received by Lieutenant General Ferenc Kajári, Deputy Chief of HDF Defence Staff.