Polish National Council

The Polish National Council was a temporary governing body established in 1917 during World War I, mainly to coordinate Polish efforts for independence from Austria-Hungary and Russia. It served as a political representation of Polish interests, advocating for sovereignty and organizing political activities. The Council played a key role in unifying various Polish factions, laying the groundwork for Poland’s post-war independence. It operated as an advisory and nationalist organization until the formal re-establishment of Poland as an independent state in 1918, after the war concluded.