Based on the latest official sources—including Issue No. 53 of the Hungarian Gazette (Magyar Közlöny) of 2026, as well as news reports from MTI—President of the Republic Tamás Sulyok officially appointed the administrative state secretaries of the new government on Monday, May 18. The appointments were made upon the proposal of Prime Minister Péter Magyar.
Zsolt Illés Rozinka is the new Administrative State Secretary
According to the published resolution, Zsolt Illés Rozinka has been appointed as the Administrative State Secretary of the Ministry for a Living Environment headed by László Gajdos. The decision took effect on Tuesday, May 19, thus the new state secretary has officially begun his work at the ministry as of today.
Professional ties to the Hungarian environmental and water management administration
Based on accessible official announcements and government sources, the career of Zsolt Illés Rozinka is closely tied to domestic environmental and water management administration, dating back several decades. Based on available data, the most important milestones of his career so far are the following:
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Beginnings and recognitions in the Upper Tisza region: The early, documented phase of his professional work is linked to the Inspectorate for Environment, Nature and Water of the Upper Tisza Region. His activities were recognized early on: in June 2010, he received an environmental award for his outstanding work in environmental protection and water management from Zoltán Illés, the state secretary responsible for environmental affairs at the time.
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Leadership position in territorial administration: For a long time, he directed territorial environmental protection authority activities. As Head of Department, he led the Environmental and Nature Protection Department, and following organizational restructuring, the Environmental, Nature Protection and Waste Management Department of the Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County Government Office, headquartered in Nyíregyháza.
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Educational and social engagement: Alongside his official duties, he also participated in awareness-raising activities.
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State Secretary position: As the newest milestone of his career, President Tamás Sulyok appointed him as the administrative state secretary of the newly established Ministry for a Living Environment, effective May 19, 2026. According to official reports, he immediately became involved in the ministry’s tasks: on May 14, 2026, he accompanied Minister László Gajdos to Szombathely as a member of the ministry’s delegation, where they consulted with the city leadership regarding the management of the local asbestos issue and government emergency measures.
Sources: Magyar Közlöny
