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
Medal parade in Kosovo
12:21 March 2, 2022
Nearing the end of their tour of duty abroad, the soldiers of the 25th rotation of the HDF KFOR Contingent received their NATO medals in Camp Novo Selo.
Qatari ambassador pays introductory visit
12:16 March 2, 2022
On Tuesday, 1 March Abdullah Falah Al-Dosari, the ambassador of the State of Qatar to Budapest paid an introductory visit to Defence Minister Tibor Benkő.
Minster of Defence receives Tunisia’s ambassador to Hungary
12:12 March 2, 2022
On 1 March in Budapest, Defence Minister Tibor Benkő received Abdelkarim Hermi, the ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia to Budapest on a courtesy call.
SACEUR Certifies Hungarian National Troop Contribution
11:34 February 27, 2022
Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), General Tod D. Wolters, certified Hungarian troops readiness for potential NATO duties on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, after accepting a recommendation from the Commander of NATO's Allied Land Command, Lieutenant General Roger L. Cloutier Jr.
Minister of Defence holds discussion with British Special Envoy to the Western Balkans
15:46 February 25, 2022
Hungary and the United Kingdom consider it very important to preserve the stability and security of the Western Balkans, which also has a prominent role in Hungarian–British cooperation. Among other things, this topic was on the agenda for discussion between Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach, the British Prime Minister’s Special Envoy and Defence Minister Tibor Benkő.
Tibor Benkő holds discussion on current issues in NATO’s education system
10:46 February 25, 2022
On Thursday, 24 February Defence Minister Tibor Benkő received, on a courtesy call, CSM Ludek Kolesa, the NATO Defence Education Enhancement Program (DEEP) coordinator responsible for NCO training. This week, the Ministry of Defence in Budapest is hosting an expert-level NATO workshop, which primarily aims at enabling the Alliance to provide a uniform and stable starting point for member and partner countries regarding its education system.
Constructive discussions
10:34 February 25, 2022
On Thursday, 24 February the Chief Executive of the European Defence Agency met with the Chief of Staff of the Hungarian Defence Forces Command and the MoD Deputy State Secretary for Defence Policy.
Defence Ministers of NATO’s eastern flank condemn Russian aggression
10:27 February 25, 2022
In the evening of 24 February, defence ministers of NATO’s eastern flank held an extraordinary meeting to discuss the emerging situation in Ukraine. During the meeting, the ministers condemned the Russian aggression, informed each other about the activities of national armed forces and discussed the collective steps taken in NATO.
Commander of NATO Allied Land Command visits Hungary
09:04 February 24, 2022
Lieutenant General Roger L. Cloutier, Commander, NATO Allied Land Command (LANDCOM) recently arrived in Hungary on a several-day visit. The high-ranking guest was received by the commander of the Hungarian Defence Forces on a courtesy call in Budapest. He visited Székesfehérvár, where he met with the leaders of the NATO Force Integration Unit Hungary (NFIU HUN) and the Headquarters Multinational Division-Centre (HQ MND-C), and then went to Tata to meet the troops of the HDF 25th György Klapka Infantry Brigade.
Commander of NATO Allied Land Command visited Székesfehérvár
13:12 February 23, 2022
Lt. Gen. Roger L. Cloutier, commander of NATO Allied Land Command visited Heaquarters Multinational Division – Centre (HQ MND-C) on 22nd February.