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
Discussing defence industrial cooperation
16:32 July 9, 2025
In today’s world, the success of a country’s defence depends on 21st-century armed forces as well as the supporting defence industry and innovation based on domestic and international forms of cooperation – stated Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky in Riyadh. This is the first time that a Hungarian minister of defence is conducting discussions in Saudi Arabia.
International cooperation in Újmajor
12:21 July 9, 2025
The Central Training and Shooting Range of the HDF Joint Forces Training Centre in Újmajor was recently teeming with Italian Centauro military vehicles and tanks, as well as Hungarian PzH howitzers, Leopard main battle tanks, drones and helicopters. The personnel of the NATO Forward Land Force Battle Group (NATO FLF BG) were training in the area between 30 June and 2 July.
Good Performance Even in Heat
14:02 July 7, 2025
Cross-country running, anatomical target puzzle, training hand grenade throwing, shooting, crawling, ammunition box moving, running with weight, vehicle pushing and litter carrying – these are just a few of the tasks of the International Military Patrol Competition held at the Püspökszilágy Training Area and Shooting Range.
HDF motor pool to expand further soon with another 56 Gidrán tactical vehicles
13:05 July 7, 2025
“The motor pool of the Hungarian Defence Forces will soon expand further with another 56 Gidrán tactical vehicles, the number of which is already 106 in total in Hungary” – said Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on Friday in Gödöllő.
New Commander Takes over at NATO SHAPE
11:43 July 7, 2025
A new commander recently took over the command of NATO’s Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE). The handover-takeover ceremony took place in Mons, Belgium, with the participation of, among others, General Dr. Gábor Böröndi, Chief of HDF Defence Staff. During the ceremony, General Christopher G. Cavoli, who had assumed command of SHAPE in July 2022, handed over the flag of the organization and the second highest military position within NATO to General Alexus G. Grynkewich.
Colonel Harry Oostema assumes command of the Heavy Airlift Wing
14:37 July 4, 2025
Colonel Harry Oostema of the Royal Netherlands Air Force assumed command of the Strategic Airlift Capability Heavy Airlift Wing in an official ceremony held today at HDF 47th Air Base in Pápa, Hungary.
Continuing Croatian–Hungarian Dialogue on Defence Policy
13:12 July 3, 2025
On 26 June, Ministry of Defence (MoD) Deputy State Secretary for Defence Policy László Hajnik paid an official visit to Zagreb. The aim of the meeting was to continue the dialogue on defence policy conducted in Budapest this February.
Infantry Day in Sarajevo
12:26 July 1, 2025
To mark the day of St. Ladislaus I, the patron saint of infantry soldiers, sports competitions were held in Camp Butmir, Sarajevo, organized by the Hungarian company and staff personnel of the EUFOR Multinational Battalion.
Hungarian pride, international attention
12:52 June 30, 2025
This year, representatives of eight countries attended the European Defence Industry Holding KNDS – HUN Simulation &Training User Group Meeting held in the barracks of the HDF 1st Armored Brigade in Tata, Hungary. The choice of the venue is no accident, as the Tata simulation centre of the Hungarian Defence Forces is a world-class facility.
Hungarian Military Athletes on Top of the World
10:59 June 30, 2025
Congratulations! – wrote Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on his social media page to mark the performance of the 14 military athletes who represented Hungary and the Hungarian Defence Forces at the 1st World Military Martial Arts Championship in Warendorf, Germany, in judo, wrestling and taekwondo.