Constitution of Poland
A new constitution comes into effect
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1997 in Poland
Explore 12 historical events and records for Poland in 1997.
Historical records for Poland in 1997
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October
Prime Minister of Poland
Appointed Prime Minister of Poland, 1st term
Prime Minister of Poland
Appointed Prime Minister of Poland
Other events (month unknown)
Constitution of Poland
Poland adopts a new constitution
Election
The election is won by the Solidarity grouping AWS
Election
The general election is won by the Solidarity
Government
Forms a coalition Government
Government
Jerzy Buzek forms a new Government
John Paul II returns to Poland
John Paul II returns to Poland
Poland EU Accession Talks
Poland opens talks on joining the EU
Solidarity
The election is won by the Solidarity grouping AWS
Solidarity
The general election is won by the Solidarity
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