source: bpd

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Let us go nine years back in the past, dear Polish people.

In 1980, our economic situation was horrible. The government reacted by increasing the prices for all kind of food. So, who was to blame? Of course this planned economy resulted from our communistic government.  But the Polish people are courageous! They stood up from their rights and organised strikes.  We protested for freedom of speech and press, better living standards and acceptable food prices.

300 businesses formed an organisation together. This was the birth of the Solidarność.

On the 31th August 1980, the ruling party (PZPR) signed a treaty that the Solidarność is allowed to exist as an independent party with access to mass media. Therefore, this movement became incredible popular. But this fortune did not last long: In 1891 the political course changed, because Moscow wanted a greater pressure on Poland. This was the reason why the minister president declared the martial law in December 1981. The formerly independent party was banned and the leaders were arrested.

Unbelievable, but the Polish were still keen to support the Solidarność and went on the streets to protest.

As you see on this picture, taken in the 1980s the police acted violent against peaceful democrats and this is all the fault of our misleading government!

These people demonstrating were stronger. Finally, the government had to have a dialogue with the independent party. Thanks to Gorbatschow, who did not offer help to the PZPR.

Resulting from the struggle of our nation, we achieved to have a Round Table.