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Dr. Ádám Schmidt

17:08 May 26, 2022

PERSONAL 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
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Hungary Handles the Western Balkans Region as Distinguished

16:02 March 13, 2024

“The Western Balkans is of key importance for the security of Hungary and Europe, it is enough to think about the risks caused by the illegal migration route crossing the region” – Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky wrote on his page.

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Hungary is a Reliable and Recognized NATO Ally

15:52 March 13, 2024

Hungary’s NATO membership means a “different quality” for Hungarian security – underlined the defence minister in Tata on Tuesday in his speech held to mark the 25th anniversary of Hungary’s accession to NATO and the 75th anniversary of the establishment of NATO.

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We Maintain a Traditionally Good Defence and Military Cooperation with Slovenia

11:40 March 12, 2024

We must look for cooperation possibilities and strengthen our defence relations to maintain the security of our region – said Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky in Ljubljana following the discussions with his Slovenian counterpart.

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President of the Republic Tamás Sulyok Inaugurated

15:39 March 11, 2024

The inauguration ceremony of Tamás Sulyok as President of the Republic and Commander in Chief of the Hungarian Defence Forces took place on Sunday, 10 March. At the beginning of the ceremony, the Guard and Ceremonial Regiment and the Count Ferenc Nádasdy Hussar Battalion paid tribute at Szent György Square. Then, the historical flags were brought to the square and the historical churches’ representatives gave their blessings, and the ceremony was closed by the speech of the head of state.

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Ongoing Austro-Hungarian cooperation with joint training events

15:44 March 8, 2024

“Austria and Hungary are distinguished partners, with constant cooperation and exchange of experience since the change of regime” – underlined General Dr. Gábor Böröndi, Chief of HDF General Staff, at the meeting of the Austrian and the Hungarian Chiefs of Defence in Tata on 7 March.

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Joint Efforts, Stable Cooperation

12:06 March 8, 2024

Lieutenant General Ferenc Kajári, Deputy Chief of HDF General Staff recently received, on a courtesy call, Ambassador Constantin-Mihail Grigorie, director of the Zagreb-based RACVIAC.

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Soldier Turned Popstar

14:30 March 7, 2024

Only some might know that James Blunt, the writer of the hit You’re Beautiful served as a soldier in the British Armed Forces for four years before starting his career as a musician. He carried out peacekeeping tasks in Kosovo and as a member of the Queen’s Household Cavalry, he was a guard of Queen Elizabeth II. He returned to Budapest on 5 March to present his new single in the MVM Dome. At the concert, Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky also met the musician.

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Defence innovation helps security

17:14 March 6, 2024

Brigadier General Dr. Imre Porkoláb hopes that more and better-capitalized Hungarian companies will apply for this year’s grants of the European Defence Fund (EDF) than before. Speaking at a professional workshop organized for the representatives of large enterprises in Budapest, the MoD ministerial commissioner for defence innovation said that he hoped that Hungarian companies would undertake to become lead members of applicant consortia.

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NATO Medals for High-level Service

11:35 March 5, 2024

On nearing the completion of their tour of duty with the mission, the soldiers performing their first service abroad in the 29th rotation of the HDF KFOR Contingent (KFOR-29 HUNCON) recently received their NATO medals at a ceremony.

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New Possibility for Hungarian Companies Developing Defence Technology

16:26 March 4, 2024

The Defense Innovation Research Institute (DIRI) in cooperation with the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF), provides new possibilities for Hungarian companies developing defence technology – said Brigadier General Dr. Imre Porkoláb, MoD Ministerial Commissioner for Defence Innovation.