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)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belarus | 3 | 6.33 | 0.25% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 23,389 | $60,000 | 149$ |
| Mexico | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 76,700 | $1,200,000 | 714$ |
| Spain | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 17,076 | $1,400,000 | 511$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,112 | $700,000 | 494$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,382 | $2,700,000 | 731$ |
| Greece | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 4,265 | $190,000 | 78$ |
| Romania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 7,622 | $250,000 | 99$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 16,156 | $155,000 | 57$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 1,333 | $68,000 | 22$ |
| Montenegro | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 628,066 | 302 | $5,500 | 3$ |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 18,776,707 | 10,693 | $180,000 | 103$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 7.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 71,718 | $280,000 | 91$ |
| Totals | 14 | 579,474,365 | 253,748 | $7,188,500 | 3,052$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Pakistan:
Walesa blasts Trump over his clash with Volodymyr Zelensky, comparing the US president’s actions to 'communist courtrooms'.
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Romania:
Lech Walesa criticizes Donald Trump's treatment of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a tense meeting at the White House.
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Croatia:
Lech Walesa expressed his shock at Donald Trump's attack on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Belarus:
Lech Walesa condemned Trump's expectations regarding Ukraine's gratitude for US support.
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Switzerland:
The Endowment supported Lech Walesa's Solidarnosc in the Polish underground.
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Mexico:
Lech Walesa led the labor struggle in Poland without resorting to illegality.
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