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Wojciech Jaruzelski

Wojciech Jaruzelski

Polish military and political official, leader of the Polish People's Republic from 1981 to 1989

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  • Aug 23

    Poland's Deputy Foreign Minister compares President Nawrocki's veto record to Jaruzelski

    Poland's Deputy Foreign Minister Marcin Bosacki called Karol Nawrocki's presidency more harmful than Wojciech Jaruzelski's tenure, citing 41 vetoes and blocks on healthcare and tax reforms.

  • Jun 1

    Rok prezydentury Karola Nawrockiego: ambicje nowego lidera prawicy, podzielone społeczeństwo i trzecie miejsce w historycznym rankingu

    A year after his narrow election victory, President Karol Nawrocki faces a deeply split public, with 48.2% approving and 50.1% disapproving of his performance. Meanwhile, a historical ranking places him third behind Aleksander Kwaśniewski and Lech Kaczyński.

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