Endecja
Endecja, short for Narodowa Demokracja (National Democracy), is the name given to a Polish political movement and later a political party that rose in the late 19th century in partitioned Poland. The term Endecja was used both by supporters and opponents to designate the movement led by figures such as Zygmunt Balicki and Roman Dmowski. It remained a dominant force on the Polish right for several decades, influencing political life in the Second Polish Republic.
Ideology and program: Endecja advanced a civic, nation-centered nationalism aimed at building a strong, autonomous Polish
Activities and influence: Endecja operated through political organizations, press, and cultural institutions, promoting education, national memory,
Minority policy and controversy: Endecja is associated with nationalist rhetoric that included antisemitic elements in some
Legacy: Endecja left a lasting imprint on Polish conservative and nationalist thought, shaping debates about nation,