Jarosław Kaczyński

Polish lawyer, 13th Prime Minister

Jarosław Kaczyński - Polish lawyer, 13th Prime Minister
Born

June 18th, 1949
76 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Poland

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Born in 1949, a lawyer and politician served as the 13th Prime Minister of Poland from July to September 2007. Led the Law and Justice party, which he co-founded in 2001. His tenure as Prime Minister focused on social and economic reforms, emphasizing national sovereignty and traditional values. Kaczyński has been a prominent figure in Polish politics for decades, influencing various government policies and the political landscape.

Served as Prime Minister of Poland

Co-founded the Law and Justice party

Influenced Polish political landscape

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