FRG towards December 1970. Diplomatic and Press Reactions Cover Image

RFN wobec Grudnia 1970. Reakcje dyplomatyczne i prasowe
FRG towards December 1970. Diplomatic and Press Reactions

Author(s): Łukasz Jasiński
Subject(s): History, Diplomatic history, Oral history, Political history, Recent History (1900 till today), Post-War period (1950 - 1989)
Published by: Instytut Historii im. Tadeusza Manteuffla Polskiej Akademii Nauk
Keywords: December ’70; Polish-German relations; diplomatic talks; media in West Germany; Ostpolitik

Summary/Abstract: The article’s primary purpose is to analyse reactions of West German diplomacy and media towards strikes and protests in towns and cities of the Polish coast in December 1970. The article was prepared based on documents issued by Polish and West German authorities, particularly the diplomatic service of these two countries and the daily press. The text focuses on a wide range of reactions of press correspondents and diplomats from West Germany faced with crisis and bloodshed in Poland.

  • Issue Year: 54/2022
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 153-178
  • Page Count: 21
  • Language: Polish