This project has received funding from the European Research Council under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme
(Grant Agreement n. 669194)
(Siemanowice Śląskie, 24/11/1925 - , 13/9/1997)
Member - Political Bureau of the Central Committee (1970-1980)Chairman - Commission for the Modernisation of Economy and State Functioning (1971-1980)
Vice Prime Minister - Council of Ministers (1976-1980)
Szydlak was one of the closest and most faithful cooperators of Edward Gierek from Silesia. Despite lack of economic background, Szydlak supervised works of the Commission for the Modernisation of Economy and State Functioning.
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Unlike the other socialist leaders in Europe, Gierek grew up on the West and experienced his political formation in the Communist parties of France and Belgium. In the 1960s, he was known for his modernisation program executed as the PUWP lead... |
