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Author: Joanna Kowalewska | Publish date: 02 June 2023

Anniversary of partially free elections

02 June 2023, Author: Joanna Kowalewska

June 4 (Sunday) is the anniversary of the first, partially free elections to the Sejm and Senate of the People's Republic of Poland. The election was held in the second round in 1989 Year. 460 deputies to the Sejm of the Polish People's Republic and 100 senators were elected.

Sunday (4 June) We are celebrating the anniversary of the first, partially free parliamentary elections in history Polish after World War II. 34 years ago in 1989. Poles for the first time The first after the war could at least partially decide who would be theirs represent in parliament. This was of great importance in rebuilding autonomy The Polish State and initiated many political and political changes.

The Historical Museum in Ełk plans to publish a virtual version of the exhibition "Elections '89 in Ełk", which will be posted on the website: muzeum.elk.pl/aktualnosci/wybory-89-w-elku/5549/