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202452 minPG-13current-affairs

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Lech Wałęsa - Deep Thought

202452 minPG-13current-affairs

Lech Wałęsa discusses the current state of Europe and reflects on his role as a co-founder of the Solidarność movement and former President of Poland.

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Lech Wałęsa - Deep Thought

2024• 52 minPG-13

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Lech Wałęsa discusses the current state of Europe and reflects on his role as a co-founder of the Solidarność movement and former President of Poland.

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Lech Wałęsa, the former Polish trade unionist and co-founder of the Solidarność movement, served as President of Poland following the fall of communism in 1989. In a conversation with journalist Yves Kugelmann, Wałęsa discusses the current political landscape in Europe, reflecting on the challenges and opportunities facing the continent. His insights draw on decades of experience in advocating for democracy and human rights, providing a critical perspective on contemporary issues affecting European unity and governance.

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