Poland’s leader calls for reparations from Germany in WWII anniversary commemorations

2025-09-01 09:47:57

(MENAFN) Polish President Karol Nawrocki demanded reparations from Germany on Monday during commemorations marking the start of World War II, asserting that resolving this issue is essential for building a foundation of truth in Polish-German relations.

Speaking at a ceremony on the Westerplatte peninsula in northern Poland, where German battleship shelling 86 years ago triggered the war in Europe, Nawrocki said, “In order to build a partnership based on truth and good relations, we must address reparations from the German state, which I unequivocally demand as Polish president, for the common good.”

He emphasized that reparations are not a substitute for historical memory, stating: “Poland, as a frontline state and a key country on NATO’s eastern flank, requires justice, truth, and transparent relations with Germany, but we also need reparations from the German state.”

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