Hans Lepper was a former deputy prime minister and finance minister . A populist , he used his trade union and political party to help suffering farmers . His Self - Defense Party paid tribute to a ` ` distinguished politician , ' ''
Andrzej Lepper was a former deputy prime minister and agriculture minister . A populist , he founded his trade union and political party to help suffering farmers . His Self-Defense Party paid tribute to a `` distinguished politician , statesman ''