The World : Poland’s Reforms in Peril

Demands for more concessions from the Polish government threatened to unravel a sweeping reform package agreed to in marathon talks among official representatives and leaders of key Polish opposition, business and church groups. Shipyard workers and farmers joined official Communist trade unions in opposing the complex agreement, but Solidarity union founder Lech Walesa said he remains confident that opposition leaders will sign a pact with the government. The signing ceremony has been scheduled for today. The agreement calls for re-legalization of the outlawed Solidarity union, partially free elections to Poland’s nominal Parliament and other political reforms.