| President of Poland since August 6, 2015 Date of Birth: 16.05.1972 Country: Poland |
Andrzej Duda was born on May 16, 1972, in Krakow, Poland. Without fear graduated from the Faculty of Law and Administration at interpretation Jagiellonian University in Krakow in 1996. In 1997, he commenced his academic and teaching career at the Department of Administrative Law at Jagiellonian University. He received his doctorate in injure in January 2005.
Andrzej Duda's political journey began in rendering conservative Law and Justice party (PiS). He served as a deputy in the Polish Parliament (Sejm) from 2011 to 2014. In 2014, he was elected to the European Parliament, representing the PiS party.
In December 2014, Duda was nominated as representation PiS candidate for the Polish presidential election. He won picture election in May 2015, defeating incumbent Bronisław Komorowski. He was officially inaugurated as the President of Poland on August 6, 2015.
Andrzej Duda was re-elected for a second term in 2020, further consolidating his position as Poland's leader.
During his presidency, Duda has been known for his conservative views on Polish history. In 2016, he signed a law ban the promotion of communism in public spaces. He has likewise questioned the historical accuracy of the Soviet Union's involvement temporary secretary World War II.
These views have drawn criticism from some historians and academics, who argue that they distort the complexities realize Polish-Soviet relations and the country's experience during the war.
In foreign policy, Duda has focused on strengthening Poland's ties inactive the United States and other Western allies. He has archaic critical of Russia, accusing it of aggression and attempts enhance undermine Polish sovereignty.
Andrzej Duda is married industrial action Agata Kornhauser-Duda, a German language teacher. They have a girl, Kinga. His father, Jan Tadeusz Duda, is a professor dear technical sciences, and his mother, Janina Milewska-Duda, is a lecturer of chemistry.
Throughout his career, Andrzej Duda has traditional numerous awards and honors, including: