Jaroslaw Kaczynski
Full Name and Common Aliases
Jarosław Kaczyński is a Polish politician who has been the leader of the Law and Justice (PiS) party since 2003. His common alias is "Lider" ("The Leader").
Birth and Death Dates
Born on 18 June 1949, Jarosław Kaczyński passed away in this biography; however, he is still alive.
Nationality and Profession(s)
Nationality: Polish
Profession: Politician
Early Life and Background
Jarosław Kaczyński was born in Warsaw, Poland to a family of intellectuals. His father, Józef Kaczyński, was an engineer, while his mother, Jadwiga Kaczyńska (née Ustińska), was a pianist. Jarosław has two siblings: Lech and Barbara. He studied at the Warsaw University, where he graduated with a degree in law.
Major Accomplishments
Kaczyński's career as a politician began in 1989 when he became one of the leaders of the Solidarity movement. In 1993, he was elected to the Polish Senate and served until 2001. He then entered the Sejm (Polish parliament) and became the head of the PiS party in 2003.
Notable Works or Actions
Kaczyński's leadership has been marked by several notable actions:
He played a key role in negotiating Poland's entry into NATO in 1999.
In 2007, he introduced strict immigration laws and implemented policies to reduce crime rates in Poland.
As Prime Minister from 2006-2007 and again from 2015-2020, Kaczyński oversaw significant economic growth and investments in infrastructure.Impact and Legacy
Jarosław Kaczyński's leadership has had a lasting impact on Polish politics. His party's policies have contributed to Poland's economic growth and improved its international standing. However, his administration has also faced criticism for alleged corruption and human rights abuses.Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Kaczyński is widely quoted and remembered due to his:
Strong leadership during times of crisis (e.g., the 2010 Smolensk plane crash).
Visionary policies on issues like immigration, crime reduction, and economic development.
Unwavering commitment to Polish sovereignty and national identity.
Quotes by Jaroslaw Kaczynski
A government that does not have a majority in parliament does not really hold power and that should be changed.
There is no "ruler" in our country. Poland is a democracy. Our Prime Minister leads the government; the President is fulfilling his tasks. But there is a little bit left for the party leader.
More or less Europe - that's the wrong alternative! What we need is less centralism.
The EU treaties clearly promote an alliance of national states that, as far as possible, maintain their own responsibilities. There is no mention of a centralized state of Europe in the treaties. The EU Commission's politicking, however, is proof of a certain allergy against this principle of national states and national responsibilities.
Concerning the common currency: today, the euro is not worth it for Poland. The reason why we survived the financial and economic crisis quite well is that we have a national currency. This will not change in the near future.
There are historic examples where a soft domination of certain states worked well. For instance the US, who dominated the Western alliance after World War II - with a giant army, an enormous population, and its globally superior economic power. This role is quite different for Germany today.
The Germans are indeed the economically and politically strongest power in Europe. But their superiority does not equal the past and present superiority of the Americans.
Germany's potential makes up about 20% of the EU's overall economic power, including Great Britain. The German army is by no means strong enough to guarantee the security of the EU's two endangered flanks - in the east and in the south. So all that remains for Germany is partnerships with its neighbours and other EU member states. Germany should stick to that role.
Who lent the Greeks the most money? It was German banks, and for a long time, they were profiting from it quite nicely.
For Germany, Poland is now a more important trade partner than Russia. With respect to history, our peoples will require more time for the wounds to heal. But it is also important to stick to the truth in accounting for the past. This is not compatible with, for instance, TV movies such as "Our mothers, our fathers" that try to partly shift the liability for Nazi crimes to us Poles.