Jože Pučnik
Slovenian sociologist and politician
Born
1932
93 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Slovenia
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A prominent sociologist and politician who played a significant role in Slovenia's transition to independence. He co-founded the Democratic Party of Slovenia and served as a key figure in the Slovenian Assembly during the early 1990s. Pučnik was an advocate for democratic reforms and contributed to the establishment of an independent state. After independence, he held various political positions and was involved in shaping Slovenia's democratic framework until his death.
Co-founded the Democratic Party of Slovenia
Contributed to Slovenia's independence
Served in the Slovenian Assembly
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