As German Chancellor Olaf Scholz prepares to hand over his position to Friedrich Merz, he visits Poland for talks with Prime Minister Donald Tusk. This visit addresses the fraught state of German-Polish relations, particularly around the contentious issue of reparations for WWII victims. Scholz's tenure has seen significant tension, especially after Poland's demands for 1.3 trillion dollars in reparations, which Germany declared as a closed matter. With Polish elections approaching, the meeting aims to navigate these complex historical issues and discuss broader European security concerns.
"German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock stated the issue of WWII reparations for Poland was closed after Warsaw's formal request for 1.3 trillion dollars in compensation."
"The state of German-Poland relations during Scholz's tenure has faced significant hurdles, particularly over discussions concerning historical reparations stemming from World War II."
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