Poland seeks reparations from Germany for WWII

In the report prepared in Poland on the anniversary of the occupation by Nazi Germany, it was stated that Germany should pay 1.3 trillion dollars in compensation.

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In this context, the ‘War Losses Report’ was presented on the occasion of the anniversary of the invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany on September 1, 1939.

Speaking at the program where the report was presented, former prime minister and leader of the government party, Jaroslaw Kaczynski, emphasized that Germany should pay compensation.

$1.3 trillion compensation claim

According to the report prepared by the Polish Institute of War Losses and presented on the anniversary of the occupation, it was emphasized that the country suffered a loss of 1.3 trillion dollars during the occupation of Nazi Germany.

Government Spokesperson Piotr Müller made a statement on social media. “More than 5 million Polish citizens lost their lives. Poland has lost great opportunities for development. Experts estimate the losses to be over 6.2 trillion Polish Zloty ($1.3 trillion). These losses were never compensated.” used the phrases.

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“Victims demand justice”

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki made a statement on social media about the presentation of the report. “Victims of German aggression demand justice. That’s why we present the War Losses Report. This is not just a solution to the past, but above all a compensation for crippling Poland’s future. said.

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Greece also sought compensation.

The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs gave a verbal note to Germany demanding war reparations in response to the occupations in the wars in the First and Second World countries during the Tsipras period.

In the note, from Germany, “For this material and moral matter of great importance for the Greek people” negotiations were requested.

In the note conveyed to the German Foreign Ministry, it was stated that the Greek people suffered great losses and losses during the occupations of the First and Second World Wars, “Our demands include the German occupation for the victims, the generations of victims, the repayment of the interest-free occupation loan, the return of looted and illegally displaced archaeological and cultural treasures.” statements were included.

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300 billion euro compensation

The Greek Parliament approved the motion to demand war reparations from Germany, which it met in April.

Accordingly, Greece is demanding approximately 300 billion euros from Germany, including compensation for the relatives of the deceased, financial damage and the interest-free occupation loan forcefully taken from the Central Bank by the Nazis. In addition, historical artifacts taken from the country during the occupation period are also requested back.

The German side, on the other hand, refuses to pay any new compensation for the war, which has passed more than 70 years, stating that 115 million German marks were paid in 1960.

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