VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > B. Europe, 1945–2000 > 7. Eastern Europe, 1945–2000 > a. Poland > 1984, Dec.–1985, Aug
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1984, Dec.–1985, Aug
 
Solidarity and OPZZ protested against price increases by calling for strikes. Activists were arrested and sentenced to prison terms.  1
 
1985, Feb. 7
 
A secret police colonel and captain received jail sentences for the murder of Jerzy Popieluszko.  2
 
Nov. 6
 
The government underwent a reshuffling, with Gen. Jaruzelski elected president and Zbigniew Messner prime minister.  3
 
April 23
 
A bill on joint venture was approved to allow foreign capital investment in Polish enterprises.  4
 
 
 
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