Law and Justice party. Whilst voivode, he imposed the policy of complete decommunization in the Łódź Province. He is also critical of the LGBT social movements and left-wing politics. In 2018, Rau called for the immediate removal of Hanna Zdanowska from her position as city mayor of Łódź. Zdanowska, a member of the opposing Civic Platform party, was accused of corruption, but had overwhelming support from the city's residents and was predicted to win in the upcoming elections. Rau's decision, which was viewed by some as highly controversial and dictatorial, did not come into effect. References 1955 births Living people Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Poland Law and Justice politicians Diplomats from Łódź Politicians from Łódź Polish political scientists Recipients of the Silver Cross of Merit (Poland) Solidarity (Polish trade union) activists University of Łódź alumni