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Ex-minister Andrzej Olechowski, who helped steer Poland toward West, dies at 78

Franciszek Józef Beszłej
 25.04.2026, 17:16
In 1994, Andrzej Olechowski submitted Poland’s official application to join the EU. Photo: PAP/Mateusz Marek
In 1994, Andrzej Olechowski submitted Poland’s official application to join the EU. Photo: PAP/Mateusz Marek

Andrzej Olechowski was a major figure in Poland’s post-communist transformation.