Lech Walesa
Lech Walesa is a Polish politician, human rights activist, and former trade union leader, best known for co-founding and leading the Solidarity movement in the 1980s, which played a crucial role in the fall of communism in Poland. He served as the President of Poland from 1990 to 1995 and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1983 for his efforts in promoting democracy and workers' rights. Walesa is celebrated for his commitment to non-violence and legal reform, advocating for change through democratic processes rather than illegal actions, demonstrating that true national salvation lies within the framework of the law.
Born on Sep 29, 1943 (81 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2 | 8.50 | 0.07% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 44,920 | $2,000,000 | 1,486$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 7,038 | $108,000 | 43$ |
| Poland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 37,846,611 | 14,352 | $595,000 | 226$ |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 9,890,400 | 3,975 | $430,000 | 173$ |
| Totals | 5 | 125,841,897 | 70,285 | $3,133,000 | 1,928$ |
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Recent Mentions
Italy:
Lech Walesa reflects on the challenges of the present, from the fate of Ukraine to the advance of authoritarianism and extremism.
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Italy:
Lech Walesa reflects on the challenges of the present, from the fate of Ukraine to the rise of authoritarianism.
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Ecuador:
Under the leadership of Lech Walesa, Solidaridad articulated a concrete plan, negotiating reforms with the communist regime.
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Venezuela:
Lech Walesa successfully faced the atrocities of communism as a trade union leader.
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Norway:
Lech Walesa is known for his struggle for organizational freedom in Poland.
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Taiwan:
Former Polish president Lech Walesa emphasized the importance of US commitment in breaking up the Soviet Union.
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Sweden:
Lech Walesa is a Nobel Peace Prize winner who has signed the petition supporting Ukraine.
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Colombia:
Lech Walesa expressed being 'terrified' and 'disgusted' by Trump's and Vance's verbal attacks on Zelenski.
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Guyana:
Lech Walesa, the former Polish president and Solidarity trade union leader, signed a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump expressing 'horror' at his argument with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
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Pakistan:
Walesa blasts Trump over his clash with Volodymyr Zelensky, comparing the US president’s actions to 'communist courtrooms'.
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