the Round Table Talks

The Round Table Talks were a series of negotiations in Poland during the late 1980s, involving the communist government and the opposition, particularly the Solidarity movement. These discussions aimed to address political and social issues, leading to significant reforms. They began in February 1989 and resulted in partially free elections in June of that year, which marked a pivotal moment in the decline of communist rule in Poland. The talks demonstrated the power of dialogue in resolving conflicts and inspired similar movements across Eastern Europe, contributing to the broader collapse of communism in the region.