On March 14, after a battle that had been ongoing since 1996, initiated by the Silesian Autonomy Movement, came to an end with a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. It concerns respecting the freedom of association for individuals declaring Silesian nationality. – This is a great moment for the Silesians who are attached to their identity – comments Jerzy Gorzelik, the chairman of the Silesian Autonomy Movement.