Germany will compensate still living victims of the Nazi occupation of Poland during World War II.
Germany is aware of its guilt and its responsibility for the millions who fell victim to the occupation, said Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz during a visit to Warsaw.
Poland has for several years demanded further compensation for Germany's guilt in World War II.
Earlier harsh Polish words and sky-high demands for thousands of billions of kronor have been met with German coolness, but when Scholz visited Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk, the two emphasized their countries' strong friendship bonds.
Poland's security is also Germany's security. That's what we stand for as neighbors. NATO allies and partners in the EU. Our solidarity and
This includes compensation to around 40,000 people who lived under German occupation during World War II. When, and how much the country will compensate the victims with, is still unclear.
Fine gestures are very important in politics, said Tusk, who believed that "it's a matter of months, not years" before the compensation can come.
There is no amount in the world that can compensate for everything that happened during World War II, he continued.
Scholz has brought a large delegation from his government to Warsaw, and the meeting was, according to AFP, the first in six years at government level between the countries. The two leaders emphasized several times the importance of close cooperation.
I cannot imagine a Europe where Germany does not lead the joint security work, which includes Poland's security, said Tusk.
