Movement for Reconstruction of Poland explained

Country:Poland
Movement for Reconstruction of Poland
Native Name:Ruch Odbudowy Polski
Colours:Red, White
Colorcode:Red
Leader:Jan Olszewski (1995–2011)
Stanisław Gogacz (2011–2012)
Foundation:18 November 1995
Dissolved:23 June 2012
Position:Right-wing
Headquarters:Al. Zjednoczenia 17 lok. 27a, 01-829, Warsaw

The Movement for the Reconstruction of Poland (Polish: Ruch Odbudowy Polski, ROP) was a conservative[1] political party in Poland.

History

The party was formed in 1995 by former members of the Movement for the Republic and, previously, the Centre Agreement. Its leader was Jan Olszewski, who had obtained 6.9% of the vote in the 1995 presidential election.

The party participated in the 1997 parliamentary election, obtaining 5.6% of the vote.

During the following elections in 2001, two of its members were elected to the Sejm from the League of Polish Families' slates.

In the 2007 parliamentary election, ROP members were elected from the Law and Justice's slates.

The party was disbanded on 23 June 2012.

Leaders

Sejm members, 2001–2005

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Paul G. Lewis. Political Parties in Post-Communist Eastern Europe. 6 February 2013. 2000. Routledge. 978-0-415-20182-7. 51–.