Mariusz Błaszczak

Mariusz Błaszczak [ˈmarʲjuʂ ˈbwaʂt͡ʂak] (born September 19, 1969, in Legionowo) is a Polish politician, historian, and local government representative. Since 16 November 2015 Blaszczak ist Interior minister of Poland.

Biography

Błaszczak took a degree in history at Warsaw University in 1994 and completed his studies at the National School of Public Administration in 2001.

He also completed his postgraduate studies in Local Government and Development (1997) as well as Management and Administration (2006). Subsequently, he served an internship in Ireland. During his studies he was a member of and served in an advisory capacity for the Independent Students' Association, the Catholic Academic Youth Association and the Center Alliance Party.

After completing his education he worked for the local government administration. As Deputy Mayor of the Wola District of Warsaw in 2002 - 2004, he was noted for his openness to dialogue. Błaszczak demonstrated unwaivering dedication to many projects, including the construction of sport centers by educational institutions.