Wolnościowcy (Polish pronunciation: [vɔl.nɔɕˈt͡ɕɔ.vɨ]), variously translated as Freedomites, Liberalists, Liberals, and Libertarians, is a Polish political party created by the former KORWiN members who at first remained within the Confederation Liberty and Independence coalition and parliamentary group,[1] then left on 13 February 2023, following Artur Dziambor being kicked out of the Confederation by the party court.[2] Artur Dziambor was selected as a president of the party, while Jakub Kulesza, Dobromir Sośnierz [pl; fr], Tomasz Grabarczyk and Marek Kułakowski became vice-presidents.

Wolnościowcy
ChairmanArtur Dziambor
Vice-Chairmen
Founded17 March 2022 (2022-03-17)
Split fromKORWiN
Headquarters
  • ul. Szulborska 8/40,
  • 01-104 Warsaw
Ideology
Colors
  •   Purple
  •   Gold
Sejm
0 / 460
Senate
0 / 100
European Parliament
0 / 52
Regional assemblies
0 / 552
Website
wolnosciowcy.pl

Ideology edit

The party is classically liberal in the sphere of economy, proposing economic deregulation, privatisation of public services, radical tax cuts and simplification of taxes. Socially the party focuses on direct democracy and personal liberties, proposing drug liberalization, unrestricted freedom of speech, right to keep and bear arms, and electronic voting.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ "W Konfederacji powstała nowa partia: Wolnościowcy". www.rmf24.pl. 23 May 2022.
  2. ^ "Konfederacja traci trzech posłów. Wolnościowcy zakładają własne koło". www.rp.pl. 13 February 2023.
  3. ^ "Wolność jest w nas!". Wolnościowcy. 23 May 2022.

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