1989 ⟶ Mazowiecki Leads Non-Communist Polish Government

Parliament in Poland elects Tadeusz Mazowiecki as leader of ...
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🇵🇱 Mazowiecki Leads Non-Communist Polish Government

Parliament in Poland elects Tadeusz Mazowiecki as leader of the first non-communist government in the Eastern Bloc.⟶
Mazowiecki Leads Non-Communist Polish Government (1989)
PolandGovernmentCommunismPolitical TransitionTadeusz MazowieckiEastern Bloc1989Political ReformDemocracy

🇭🇺 Hungary Introduces Political Reforms

Communist Hungary introduces political reforms.⟶
Hungary Introduces Political Reforms (1989)
HungaryEastern EuropePolitical ReformCommunism1989ReformsIron CurtainCold War

🗳️ Solidarity's Victory in Polish Elections

Elections in Poland show complete lack of backing for the Communist Party; Solidarity trade union wins all available seats in the Parliament and 99% in the Senate.⟶
Solidarity's Victory in Polish Elections (1989)
PolandElectionsSolidarityCommunismEastern BlocTrade UnionsPolitical Reform1989

🇩🇪 East Germany's Honecker Ousted, Hungary Reforms

The Hungarian constitution is amended to allow a multi-party political system and elections. In East Germany, the nearly 20-year term of communist leader Erich Honecker comes to an end.⟶
East Germany's Honecker Ousted, Hungary Reforms (1989)
East GermanyHungaryPolitical ReformErich HoneckerCommunism1989Multi-party systemEastern BlocFall of Communism

🇧🇬 Bulgarian Communist Leader Zhivkov Removed

Todor Zhivkov, the Communist leader of Bulgaria, is removed from office after 35 years in power.⟶
Bulgarian Communist Leader Zhivkov Removed (1989)
BulgariaTodor ZhivkovCommunist PartyCoupEastern Bloc1989Political TransitionSoviet Influence

🇵🇱 Polish United Workers' Party Dissolved

the Polish United Workers' Party is dissolved, allowing democracy to be restored in Poland.⟶
Polish United Workers' Party Dissolved (1990)
PolandDemocracyCommunismEastern EuropePolitical TransitionSolidarityPolitical ChangeEurope