Movement for Reconstruction of Poland

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Movement for Reconstruction of Poland
Ruch Odbudowy Polski
Leader Jan Olszewski (1995–2011)
Stanisław Gogacz (2011–2012)
Founded18 November 1995
Dissolved23 June 2012
HeadquartersAl. Zjednoczenia 17 lok. 27a, 01-829, Warsaw
Ideology
Political position Right-wing
Colours Red, White

The Movement for the Reconstruction of Poland (Polish : Ruch Odbudowy Polski, ROP) was a conservative [2] political party in Poland.

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History

The party was formed in 1995 by former members of the Movement for the Republic and, previously, the Centre Agreement. Its leader was Jan Olszewski, who had obtained 6.9% of the vote in the 1995 presidential election.

The party participated in the 1997 parliamentary election, obtaining 5.6% of the vote.

During the following elections in 2001, two of its members were elected to the Sejm from the League of Polish Families' slates.

In the 2007 parliamentary election ROP members were elected from the Law and Justice's slates.

The party was disbanded on 23 June 2012.

Leaders

Sejm members, 2001–2005

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References

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  2. Paul G. Lewis (2000). Political Parties in Post-Communist Eastern Europe. Routledge. pp. 51–. ISBN   978-0-415-20182-7 . Retrieved 6 February 2013.