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‘A symbol of political freedom’: Poland celebrates 235 years of Europe’s first constitution

Alex Webber
 03.05.2026, 08:21
Jan Matejko’s epic painting depicting the signing of the Constitution. Photo: Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images
Jan Matejko’s epic painting depicting the signing of the Constitution. Photo: Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Poland’s constitution was the first in Europe, and only the second in the world.