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War reparations for Poland not a matter of if but when says PAP CEO

Surmacz referred to the Polish government's report of September 1, 2022, detailing the material losses suffered by Poland during the Second World War along with a pledge to demand money from Germany in reparations to the tune of EUR 1.3 trillion. Mateusz Marek/PAP

The head of the Polish Press Agency, Wojciech Surmacz, has said the discussion about reparations for German World War Two crimes and the destruction of Poland should not be about whether the country is entitled to them but why they have not yet been paid out.

Poland to seek int'l support for claiming war reparations from Germany

Poland will appeal to all possible international institutions for support of its efforts to claim reparations for German war crimes and destruction of the country during the German occupation in the years 1939-45, a deputy foreign minister has said.

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

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.

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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.

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