1989 Polish parliamentary elections

The 1989 Polish parliamentary elections were pivotal in ending communist rule in Poland. Held on June 4, this landmark event allowed the opposition, primarily the Solidarity movement led by Lech Wałęsa, to gain significant political power, winning nearly all contested seats. The elections marked the start of a transition to democracy, as they were the first partially free elections in a communist country. Following this electoral success, talks between the government and opposition led to the formation of a new government, ultimately contributing to the fall of communism in Eastern Europe throughout 1989.