Bronislaw Komorowski

ModernPoliticianPoland1952 — ?

Polish president after Smolensk tragedy.

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Quick Facts

Born

1952

Country

Poland

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)49

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)53

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score49.9

Bronislaw Komorowski — Complete Timeline

2009 AD

Signed the Treaty of LisbonPolitical Action◆ Major

As acting president after the Smolensk crash, Komorowski signed the Treaty of Lisbon ratification document on behalf of Poland. This completed Poland's ratification of the EU reform treaty, which had been delayed by the previous president.

European UnionTreaty of LisbonRatification

Impact: regionalconstructive

2010 AD

Elected President of PolandPolitical Action◆ Major

Bronislaw Komorowski was elected President of Poland in a snap election following the death of President Lech Kaczynski in the Smolensk air disaster. He defeated Jaroslaw Kaczynski in the runoff, becoming the second president of the Third Polish Republic.

Presidential ElectionSmolensk AftermathCivic Platform

Impact: national

2015 AD

Lost Re-election to Andrzej DudaPolitical Action◆ Major

Komorowski lost the presidential election to Andrzej Duda of the Law and Justice party. Duda won in the first round with 51.5% of the vote, marking a shift in Polish politics towards the conservative PiS.

Presidential ElectionDefeatPiS Victory

Impact: nationaltragic

2016 AD

Vetoed the Media LawPolitical Action

Komorowski vetoed a law that would have given the government more control over public media appointments. The veto was overridden by the Law and Justice (PiS) majority in parliament, leading to increased political polarization.

Media LawVetoPolitical Conflict

Impact: national