# Andrzej Lepper death anniversary and legacy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/andrzej-lepper-death-anniversary-and-legacy > Updated: 2026-08-13T19:08:56.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. The 15th anniversary of the death of Andrzej Lepper, founder and leader of the Samoobrona party, has prompted calls for investigation and political reflection in Poland. Lepper’s son, Tomasz Lepper, has rejected the official ruling that his father’s 2011 death was a suicide, instead accusing certain PiS politicians and President Karol Nawrocki of political persecution. Tomasz Lepper has established the Andrzej Lepper Heritage Foundation to preserve his father’s legacy, is seeking a state monument and compensation, and has requested a posthumous decoration from the President. Concurrently, political analyses have emerged characterizing Lepper as a precursor to Polish political sovereignty. These discussions highlight his opposition to neoliberal transformations and his advocacy for investigating 1990s privatizations to ensure foreign buyers met employment and investment obligations. Lepper also argued that a sovereign state must prevent certain activities by foreign military or intelligence services within its borders. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-13: Andrzej Lepper: Precursor of Polish political sovereignty Marking the 15th anniversary of Andrzej Lepper's death, discussions highlight his role in advocating for Polish political sovereignty and the revision of 1990s privatizations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andrzej-lepper-precursor-of-polish-political-sovereignty ### 2026-08-05: Andrzej Lepper’s 15th Anniversary Prompts Son’s Call for Probe and Memorial On the 15th anniversary of Andrzej Lepper’s death, his son Tomasz demands a probe, a posthumous award and a memorial, accusing Polish officials of a cover‑up. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andrzej-leppers-15th-anniversary-prompts-sons-call-for-probe-and-memorial --- Cite as: Andrzej Lepper death anniversary and legacy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/andrzej-lepper-death-anniversary-and-legacy