Iwona Śledzińska-Katarasińska has died. A longtime friend and a remarkably brave member of parliament wrote to the prime minister informing him of the passing of the former Civic Platform MP. When asked about her health in autumn, she joked with her usual wit that she had no intention of leaving yet, insisting that victory would come only with continued effort. This sense of resilience left a lasting impression on those who knew her.
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The news of her death was announced earlier by the Senate Marshal, Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska. She stated that Iwona Śledzińska-Katarasińska died this morning after a serious illness, underscoring the weight of the loss for the political community and the people she served.
Iwona Śledzińska-Katarasińska, a figure well known in Polish politics, dedicated more than three decades to the Sejm, holding a continuous parliamentary mandate for 32 years. Throughout her career, she represented a spectrum of political organizations, including the Democratic Union, the Freedom Union, and Civic Platform. Her most recent election to the Sejm occurred in October of 2023, marking a late yet significant chapter in her public service.
Her professional journey began in journalism, with early affiliations to the Polish United Workers’ Party and work at outlets in Łódź, such as Dziennik Łódzki and Głos Robotniczy, before moving into television with Telewizja Polska in Łódź. From the early 1980s onward, she was closely associated with the Solidarity movement, standing at the crossroads of the independent opposition during a pivotal era in Polish history. During martial law, she faced detention until December of 1981, a period that shaped her resolve and deepened her commitment to civic freedoms.
Her life and career are remembered as a testament to perseverance in public service, journalism, and political advocacy. The community reflects on the impact of her work and the legacy she leaves behind, with many noting the courage she demonstrated in difficult times and the steady voice she offered in the Sejm for decades.
— Iwona Śledzińska-Katarasińska is dead. A former Civic Platform MP died after a serious illness
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Source: wPolityce