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I have voted in support of the joint draft resolution marking the 25th anniversary of the Solidarity movement and its legacy for Europe.
The 25th anniversary of the Polish trade union movement Solidarity is an important date to remember, and not only for Poland. Its basic message – solidarity in a pan-European context – also deserves the attention of the European Parliament. On the one hand, it represents an important signal, since this movement led by Lech Walesa epitomises the courage of the Polish nation in opposing a totalitarian regime under the shadow of the Soviet empire. On the other hand, it provides a shining example of values such as solidarity, freedom, peace and human rights – a legacy for Europe as a whole.
If we are to pay due attention to the historical events that led to the demise of the Berlin Wall, to the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia and to the independence of the Baltic countries, we must not forget the victims of totalitarian regimes and, at the same time, we must truthfully present this history to a younger generation that has never experienced totalitarianism. This MEMENTO of totalitarianism provides a sombre warning to those who yearn for its return, as well as a source of strength for those nations that continue to endure it up to the present day.
At the same time, it serves to remind us of a great man, John Paul II. His words – Do not fear! – resounded in Gdansk and, during his pontificate, left an indelible imprint on the hearts and minds of people all over the world."@en1
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