Civic Platform in Legnica in the Years 2001–2015 Cover Image

Platforma Obywatelska w Legnicy w latach 2001–2015
Civic Platform in Legnica in the Years 2001–2015

Author(s): Adam Ilciów
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Governance
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego
Keywords: Civic Platform; elections; career path

Summary/Abstract: In the years 2001–2015 Civic Platform (CP) played a significant role in the political system of the state. An important figure of Lower Silesia CP is Grzegorz Schetyna. Thanks to his personal involvement the structures of the party in Legnica are strong. The weakness of the party can be caused by an internal conflict with Jacek Protasiewicz. The most important members of Legnica CP participated in the election to the office of the mayor, tried to won seats of city councilors and province councilors, they also tried to won in the parliamentary elections. So, we can discuss the effectiveness of politicians, understood as the ability to make voters believe their promises. First of all, these politicians were analysed and classified as local activists, professionals, party activists, political celebrities and professional politicians. Activists of Legnica Civic Platform give hope for the continuation of political activity by the party, most of them are professional politicians and activists of local governments. Both of these groups are active in the local community, which is appreciated by the residents of the region.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 38
  • Page Range: 49-63
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish