Monument of Mother of God Dedicated in Konotopie, Poland
Crowds of pilgrims and notable guests, including Lech Wałęsa, attended the solemn dedication ceremony of a nearly 56-meter-tall monument of the Mother of God in Konotopie, Poland.
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Crowds of pilgrims and notable guests, including Lech Wałęsa, attended the solemn dedication ceremony of a nearly 56-meter-tall monument of the Mother of God in Konotopie, Poland.
Former Polish President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Lech Wałęsa believes Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar made a significant mistake by not yet imprisoning anyone from Viktor Orbán's previous government.
Polish Sejm Marshal and New Left leader Włodzimierz Czarzasty met with Lech Wałęsa, stating that 'Solidarity was certainly right at the time of the transformation.'
Witold Spirydowicz argues that, whether one likes it or not, Lech Wałęsa remains an 'icon' and the only recognizable Polish politician worldwide. The ongoing struggle with the 'Wałęsa myth' continues to impact Poland's political life.

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar traveled to Poland for meetings with Polish leaders, including Donald Tusk and Lech Wałęsa, in an effort to reset and strengthen the relationship between the two nations. He expressed a desire for closer cooperation and mutual support.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu is scheduled to travel to Strasbourg next week to be awarded the European Order of Merit. Past recipients include Angela Merkel, Lech Wałęsa, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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Former Polish President Lech Wałęsa stated he is unsure whether Donald Trump is a 'pawn of Moscow' or a 'phenomenal politician,' but he understands why the US did not vote for the latest UN resolution supporting Ukraine.
Thousands of pilgrims, invited guests including Lech Wałęsa, and helicopters showering rose petals marked the solemn consecration of a nearly 56-meter-tall monument to the Virgin Mary in Konotopie, Poland.

Lech Wałęsa, the hero of Poland's system change, stated it was a big mistake that Péter Magyar has not yet jailed any politicians, emphasizing the need for accountability for past damages and the removal of Sulyok for democracy to function.

Former Polish President Lech Wałęsa was awarded the National Order 'Star of Romania' in the Grand Cross rank by Nicușor Dan, who highlighted the need for role models in society.
MEPs from Poland's PiS and Konfederacja parties demonstratively walked out of an awards ceremony during the presentation of European Orders of Merit to recipients including Lech Wałęsa and Jerzy Buzek.

The European Parliament recognized several prominent figures, including former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, former Portuguese President Cavaco Silva, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, for their contributions. The honors were part of various ceremonies, with some Polish politicians boycotting Merkel's award.
Andrzej Olechowski, a prominent Polish politician, co-founder of Civic Platform, former foreign and finance minister, and close aide to Lech Wałęsa, has died.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and former Polish President Lech Wałęsa are among the first recipients of the European Parliament's new European Order of Merit, an award intended to honor those who have significantly contributed to building Europe.
Former Polish President and legendary leader of the Solidarity movement of the 1980s, Lech Wałęsa, says he always wears a pin with the Ukrainian flag on his jacket lapel or shirt to remind the world of the suffering of the Ukrainian people and their urgent need for help.

Poland's democracy hero Lech Wałęsa stated that it is a significant mistake that Hungarian politician Péter Magyar has not yet imprisoned any politicians, emphasizing the need for accountability for past harms.

Hungary's parliament has approved a constitutional amendment aimed at removing the current president, Tamás Sulyok, a move seen as a significant development in the country's political landscape and a challenge to the Orbán-era leadership.

Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan decorated former Polish President Lech Wałęsa with the National Order 'Star of Romania' in the rank of Grand Cross during a ceremony held at the European Solidarity Centre in Gdańsk.
PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński stated he cannot imagine a judge involved in Lech Wałęsa's 2020 judicial lustration, Zbigniew Kapiński, becoming the First President of the Supreme Court, despite Kapiński being a favorite for the position.

Lech Wałęsa, the former Polish president, legendary trade union leader, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and democracy advocate, is one of twenty individuals to receive the newly established European Order of Merit from the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
French President Emmanuel Macron visited Gdańsk, Poland, where he met with Prime Minister Donald Tusk and former President Lech Wałęsa. The visit focused on bilateral relations and the changing global landscape.

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola announced the first recipients of the newly established European Order of Merit, including former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, former Polish President Lech Wałęsa, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, among 20 honorees.
Lech Wałęsa, former Polish President, stated that Ukraine must not cede any territory to Russia and that the European Union should facilitate Ukraine's swift integration into the EU.