Germany Shuts Down, Poland's Push for, WWII Reparations.
On January 3, Germany rebuffed Poland's push for vast reparations over World War II.
CNN reports that Poland estimates its WWII losses caused by Germany equal approximately $1.4 trillion.
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While Warsaw has repeatedly demanded reparations be made, Berlin has insisted that all financial claims related to the war have long been settled.
While Warsaw has repeatedly demanded reparations be made, Berlin has insisted that all financial claims related to the war have long been settled.
This answer, to sum it up, shows an absolutely disrespectful attitude towards Poland and Poles, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Poland’s deputy foreign minister, via CNN.
Germany does not pursue a friendly policy towards Poland, they want to build their sphere of influence here and treat Poland as a vassal state, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Poland’s deputy foreign minister, via CNN.
CNN reports that approximately , six million Poles were killed , during WWII.
In 1944, Warsaw was completely destroyed amid an uprising against German occupation.
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In 1953, Poland's then-communist leadership agreed to relinquish all claims to reparations under pressure from the Soviet Union.
In 1953, Poland's then-communist leadership agreed to relinquish all claims to reparations under pressure from the Soviet Union.
Now, Poland's ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party claims the agreement is invalid due to Poland being prevented from negotiating fair compensation.
Last October, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said the issue of reparations was closed.
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Last October, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said the issue of reparations was closed.
