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Reuters: Polish lawmaker: due reparations from Germany could stand at $850 billion
WARSAW (Reuters) - Warsaw has the right to demand reparations from Germany potentially worth $850 billion for destroyed property and people killed during World War Two, the politician in charge of reparations said on Friday.
The Polish ruling Law and Justice party (PiS) has revived the issue of war reparations at a time when Israeli politicians accuse it of attempting to whitewash the role of Poles in German war crimes against Jews during the conflict.
German parliamentary legal experts said last year that Warsaw had no right to demand reparations.
The Polish government stopped short of making a direct claim to Germany but the issue could lead to tensions between the two EU governments, analysts say. Germany is Poland’s largest trade partner and Poland is the biggest recipient of EU aid.
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WNU Editor: Not going to happen.
More News On Reports That Poland Wants $850 Billion In War Reparations From Germany
Polish Official: Germany Owes Poland $850 Billion for WWII -- US News and World Report/AP
`Germany owes Poland £600bn for Second World War damage´ -- Press Association
Polish official: Germany may owe us $850 billion for WWII war crimes -- Times Of Israel
Poland Says Germany Could Owe $850 Billion in World War Reparations -- Newsweek
16 comments:
Not going to happen, the bank of guilt is closed.
70+ years later?
I do think that Germany owes them something beyond apologies though. And Germany certainly could afford a few billion. Why not? 750 billion does sound a bit much but then again they certainly - together with the Russians - messed up their country. But let me guess how much Russia would pay: 0
Fazman,
Well said sir!! I will need to remember that one.
Anon,
You are likely correct. When Poland was part of the eastern bloc Russia probably did f'ck it up. Unlike Germany to try and request money from Russia will likely result in a cost. While the Germans aren't paying any more, makkng the request cost nothing and it's a great publicity stunt!!
Russia invaded 1/2 the country.
They also murdered 22,000 Polish officers.
Perhaps murder is a bit strong of a word to use. What was done was just commonplace & 'good' Marxist practice.
Germany (thankfully) is not like Russia. When 20-25 million people died under Stalin, no one cared / said much. When 6 million died under Hitler, Germans to this day apologise and are branded as evil people. To this day, when you go to Berlin, you'll be actively reminded of errors and failings in the past. Germany is a unique country in that they truly try to improve and learn. Try finding the same learnings in Russia. You'll get thrown in jail if you promote any such thinking. That's why I like Germans better. Even Japan has not lived up to the same standard as Germany
Agree 100%,you get it! :)
The Soviets were either smarter than the Germans or had more time to cover up their crematoriums.
Anzino's off his meds again.
Correct, debt paid
Germany should give Poland the 850 billion dollars ...right after the poles give back Silesia and Prussia.
Then there is the in your face city of Stettin.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
"Germany (thankfully) is not like Russia. When 20-25 million people died under Stalin, no one cared "
Aizino Smith said...
"The Soviets were either smarter than the Germans or had more time to cover up their crematoriums."
Jay Farquharson (aka AH) said...
"Anzino's off his meds again."
My comment logically followed from Anons.
LmFAO
So you accept defeat, quartermaster.
Jay,
It is amazing that a poorly educated Canadian such as yourself could be so concerned about America, when your own country has hit one Hell of a rough patch.
"Why Justin Trudeau Is Being Snubbed in India" - The Atlantic
"Justin Trudeau 'snubbed' by Indian government on official trip" - CNN
Trudeau's cosplay, cultural appropriation and misuse of clothing is truly amazing.
Trudeau is Canada's Borat. Sad thing is that Borat was a fictional character in an British-American movie. The Canadian Borat, Trudeau, is a bumbling idiot that you probably voted for.
Poland should pay 10% finders fee to A. Smith
Anon,
Maybe you should reword your reply.
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