Government consultations - Scholz: Aid for victims of German occupation in Poland
Germany, according to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's statements, plans to provide assistance for living survivors of German occupation in Poland during World War II. "Germany is aware of the gravity of its responsibility, for the millions of victims of German occupation and for the task that arises from it," said the SPD politician in Warsaw at a joint press conference with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk after joint government consultations. Germany stands firm to its historical responsibility without ifs and buts.
"The situation of older survivors is one that moves us deeply, and we will also undertake activities." Scholz did not specify when and how much compensation the approximately 40,000 still living victims of German occupation in Poland will receive.
Responsibility for the past means responsibility for the common future, Scholz added. "Poland's security is also Germany's security." The cooperation in the field of security and defense should be deliberately expanded. We stand together firmly by the side of Ukrainian women and men.
- During the joint government consultation in Warsaw, Olaf Scholz, the German Chancellor, expressed Germany's commitment to assisting survivors of German occupation in Poland during the Second World War.
- In light of Germany's historical responsibility towards Poland, Olaf Scholz acknowledged the dire situation of older survivors of German occupation and pledged to take action.
- In his statements, Scholz emphasized that Germany's responsibility for its past is intertwined with its responsibility for a shared future, expressing solidarity with Poland's security and calling for expanded cooperation in the field of security and defense.
- The German government, under the leadership of Olaf Scholz, continues to engage in consultations with the Polish government, maintaining a committed stance towards addressing the needs of survivors of German occupation and ensuring a secure future for both nations.
