{"id":81121,"date":"2021-09-16T16:11:02","date_gmt":"2021-09-16T13:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.163.207.100\/~timesku1\/news\/?p=81121"},"modified":"2021-09-16T16:12:03","modified_gmt":"2021-09-16T13:12:03","slug":"solidaritys-appeal-the-power-of-unarmed-prophets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timeskuwait.com\/news\/solidaritys-appeal-the-power-of-unarmed-prophets\/","title":{"rendered":"Solidarity\u2019s Appeal \u2014 the Power of \u2018Unarmed Prophets\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Andrzej DUDA<\/strong>
\nPresident of the Republic of Poland.<\/strong>
\nSpecial to The Times Kuwait<\/strong><\/p>\n

In his book The Prince<\/em>, Niccol\u00f2 Machiavelli mentions a certain rule of history. He writes, not without a touch of irony, that \u201call armed prophets have conquered, and the unarmed ones have been destroyed.\u201d But to every rule there is an exception, and unarmed prophets have been vindicated by history more than once. Even though the vindication usually comes late, it is no less emphatic. A perfect example of that is the historic victory of the Polish Solidarity movement and its extraordinary \u2018Appeal to the Working People of Eastern Europe\u2019 proclaimed 40 years ago.<\/p>\n

The Polish August of 1980 and the founding of the independent self-governing trade union \u2018Solidarity\u2019 are among the most important events in the history of post-war Europe. They sparked game-changing developments in the entire international community. Yet, as they were unfolding, few were those who predicted the imminent fall of communism, a system of Soviet domination over Central and Eastern European countries that had divided the world into two opposing camps. To understand that change was coming and was quite feasible, one had to breathe in the atmosphere of the First National Congress of Solidarity Delegates that began on 5 September 1981 in Gda\u0144sk.<\/p>\n

The entire world watched in admiration as the first independent trade union between the Elbe and Vladivostok, a movement of freedom and hope, held free discussions informed by the standards of democracy and parliamentarism. The Gda\u0144sk Congress outlined a grand vision of systemic, social and economic reforms whose common denominator was the idea of self-governance and civic society agenda. Just as the Polish-Lithuanian Constitution of 3 May 1791 \u2014 the first European governance act \u2014 initiated the great work of reforming the Republic, so the reform program developed by Solidarity marked a breakthrough in the way matters of state and economy were approached. That was not only because the ideas of a \u2018self-governing Poland\u2019 and \u2018democracy\u2019 radically undermined the then authoritarian system, but also because the changes suggested by Solidarity were imbued with the great spirit of modernity.<\/p>\n

Their quality becomes even clearer as we look back on those days from today\u2019s perspective, especially after the experiences of the global economic crisis and the current pandemic. We understand now that the social and economic goals should be harmonised and that we need sustainable growth that does not put short-term profit before anything else. We also appreciate the crucial role played by social cohesion and equitable participation in the fruits of economic growth. We recognise that institutions cannot be stable and good strategic decisions cannot be made without civic engagement and proper representation of national as well as European demos. It is quite possible that, had it not been for the introduction of martial law in Poland, which was a communist attack on the country\u2019s nascent freedom, the reforms proposed 40 years ago at the First Congress of Solidarity might have been implemented well ahead of their times, triggering pioneering solutions. But that is another story.<\/p>\n

The most important and visionary outcome of the Congress was the \u2018Appeal to the Working People of Eastern Europe\u2019. Paradoxically, the aim of that document was pragmatic and its origins simple. The appeal was conceived of by a young surgeon, Henryk Sici\u0144ski and its drafting was coordinated by electrical engineer Antoni Pietkiewicz, secretary of the Congress Bureau and then later, in a free Poland, high-ranking official and business manager. The final short text was written by eminent democratic opposition activists, Bogus\u0142aw \u015aliwa and the mathematician Jan Lity\u0144ski whose tragic death half a year ago filled us all with profound sadness.<\/p>\n

The \u2018Appeal\u2019 was supposed to be first and foremost a voice of truth and freedom that could break through the cordons and mendacious propaganda of communist dictatorships. Its message was simple and heartfelt:<\/p>\n

Delegates gathered in Gda\u0144sk at the 1st Congress of the Independent Self-Governing Labour Union \u2018Solidarity\u2019 send their greetings and expressions of support to the workers of Albania, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, the German Democratic Republic, Romania, Hungary and all nations of the Soviet Union. As the first independent labor union in our post-war history, we deeply feel the community of our experiences. We assure that, contrary to the lies spread in your countries, we are a real organisation of ten million workers established as a result of workers\u2019 strikes. Our aim is to fight for improved living conditions for all working people. We support those of you who have decided to join the fight for a free union movement. We believe that your representatives and our representatives will soon meet to exchange their union experiences.<\/p>\n

Even within Solidarity itself there were quite a number of activists who, advocating for a self-limiting revolution, considered the \u2018Appeal\u2019 too bold. Nonetheless, on 8 September 1981, it was adopted with applause by the great majority of delegates as the official document of the Congress. As expected, it did infuriate the communist authorities in Poland and other countries. Moscow got angry. Leonid Brezhnev described the \u2018Appeal\u2019 as a \u201cdangerous and incitant document (\u2026) aimed at spreading confusion in all socialist countries.\u201d The hateful campaign of lies against Solidarity was intensified. Many western politicians also had their doubts, believing that the ;Appeal\u2019 was a risky move.<\/p>\n

However, within Polish Solidarity a different view prevailed. The situation was described very aptly by the British historian Anthony Kemp-Welch who followed the sessions in Gda\u0144sk and witnessed the proclamation of the \u2018Appeal\u2019: It was an exceptional moment in history, when the limitations of the Cold War and the need to follow Realpolitik were cast off in the name of morality and the neighboring countries were offered a program of solidarity.<\/p>\n

This Appeal changed the face of Europe. Today, we can see clearly that the act was prophetic, if not causative. The \u2018unarmed prophets\u2019 have won. 1981 was followed by 1989 when a wave of freedom swept across Europe, the Berlin Wall fell, communism lost by a knockout and the Soviet Union collapsed bringing about the demise of its tyranny. This created grounds for European integration and strengthened the alliance of free nations as the countries of our region joined NATO and the EU. Thus, Central and Eastern Europe accomplished a historic success. For many years now, it has been an area of stability and growth, a place that attracts worldwide attention by its achievements, economic potential and ambitious aspirations.<\/p>\n

The essence of the \u2018Appeal to the Working People of Eastern Europe\u2019 was the idea of shared fate and a solidarity that knows no boundaries. As it did 40 years ago, the idea still guides our actions like a moral compass. It lies at the foundation of our close cooperation with the other countries in the region, be it within the V4 Group, the Bucharest Nine, which provides a platform for military collaboration between countries at the eastern flank of NATO, or the Three Seas Initiative that brings together countries located between the Baltic, Adriatic and Black seas. I welcome the fact that the Three Seas Initiative is increasingly recognised in Europe and globally as a significant undertaking aimed at developing infrastructure, creating vectors of economic cooperation along the north-south axis of Europe and strengthening EU cohesion. Another important initiative is the newly launched Crimea Platform whose inauguration summit took place during the recent events commemorating the 30th anniversary of Ukraine\u2019s independence. Through this body we are sending a joint message that we will not turn a blind eye to instances of breaching international law, violating state integrity and eroding security in our region.<\/p>\n

We cooperate in the name of our shared interests and the idea of freedom that was germinated by Solidarity\u2019s appeal sent from Poland 40 years ago. Together we now reap and defend the benefits of this victory of freedom. The success of Central and Eastern Europe stems from a far-reaching vision announced with courage and vigor by the participants in Solidarity\u2019s congress held in Gda\u0144sk in 1981. Do not underestimate the power of prophets, even if they seem to be unarmed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Andrzej DUDA President of the Republic of Poland. Special to The Times Kuwait In his book The Prince, Niccol\u00f2 Machiavelli mentions a certain rule of history. 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