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Surprsing interest in US for Polish WWII reparations claim says dep min

"We believe there is room for discussion and study on this historical and political matter which affects our country today," Arkadiusz Mularczyk told reporters after a meeting with US Congressmen and a representative of the US Department of State. Albert Zawada/PAP

A deputy Polish foreign minister, in Washington to drum up support for Poland’s campaign to make Germany pay reparations for World War Two damages, has said he was “surprised” by the amount of interest.

Today’s news round up in Poland

Start your day with a summary of today’s top stories from Poland’s leading news sites.

Justice minister attacks EU over child repatriation laws

Poland’s justice minister has accused the EU of “stretching out dirty hands” to take Polish children caught up in disputes between foreign fathers and Polish mothers.

Majority of Poles say Germany should pay WWII reparations to Poland – poll

More than half of the respondents believe that Germany should pay war reparations to Poland for damages caused during the Second World War, a recent poll indicates.

Poland to seek US help with WWII compensation from Germany

Poland will try to enlist the help of the US Congress in its attempt to get Germany to pay reparations for the damage inflicted on Poland during the Second World War.

Minister calls German refusal to negotiate reparations "arrogant"

A Polish deputy minister has branded Germany's refusal to discuss Poland’s war reparation claims as "arrogant."

Minister says Poland to pursue war reparations claim against Germany

Poland will continue to push Germany for WWII reparations despite Berlin saying the issue is closed, the Polish agriculture minister said on Wednesday.

Germany responds to Poland's WW2 reparations note: the matter is closed

Berlin has responded to Poland's diplomatic note on war reparations by reiterating that the matter is closed, the Polish foreign ministry has said.

WW2 reparations fundamental for Poland, says dep FM

Germany paying WWII reparations is of fundamental importance and a question of dignity for Poland, a deputy foreign minister told the DPA news agency on Tuesday.

Half of Poles negative about gov't policy towards Germany, poll shows

Just over half of Poles say they are not happy with the policy of Poland towards its western neighbour, according to a recent survey.

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