Lech Walesa receives recognition in Budapest

Lech Wa³êsa, who is regarded by many people in and outside of Poland as the face of the struggle for freedom, was invited to Hungary by the Antall József Foundation to receive the V4 Award for his lifelong efforts in support of democracy.

The ceremony took place on November 5 in the Hungarian
Parliament building on the 25^th anniversary of the end of communism
in Eastern Europe.

During his visit to Hungary, Lech Wa³êsa, the iconic figure of the Eastern-Central-European
freedom movements, was also presented with the Honorary Citizen title by
the Mayor of Budapest István Tarlós, and the Saint Stephen Foundation award.