Rafał Wiechecki facts for kids
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Rafał Wiechecki
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| Minister of Maritime Economy | |
| In office 25 September 2005 – 2007 |
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| Born | 25 September 1978 (age 46) |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Political party | League of Polish Families |
Rafał Sylwester Wiechecki was born on 25 September 1978 in Piotrków Trybunalski, Poland. He is a Polish politician, which means he helps lead and make decisions for the country.
Rafał Wiechecki's Political Journey
Rafał Wiechecki started his political career when he was elected to the Sejm on 25 September 2005. The Sejm is like the main parliament or law-making body in Poland. He received 6,058 votes in the Szczecin area. He ran for election as part of a political group called the League of Polish Families.
Becoming a Minister
Rafał Wiechecki made history by becoming the youngest person ever to be a cabinet minister in Poland. A cabinet minister is a very important job in the government. They are in charge of a specific area, like education, health, or in his case, the Minister of Maritime Economy. This role involves looking after things related to the sea, like shipping and fishing.
Working with Media
Besides his work in politics, Rafał Wiechecki also wrote for different newspapers. He worked with publications like Myśl Polska and Wszechpolak between 2002 and 2004. Since 2006, he has also contributed to Myśl.pl.
