Edward Osóbka-Morawski: the forgotten first prime minister of post-war Poland

Edward Osóbka-Morawski was post-war Poland's first prime minister and played a central role in building the communist state after 1945. Fully subordinated to Soviet will, he was gradually sidelined by officials more loyal to Moscow and ultimately removed from government, fading into obscurity. The anniversary of July 22nd — once the most important holiday of communist Poland — brings his forgotten legacy back into focus.

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