Germany: We will not pay compensation to Greece
According to Webangah News quoted by Mehr News According to Reuters, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier rejected Greece’s request for World War II compensation on Wednesday.
The President of Germany emphasized that this case is legally closed for Germany.
Steinmeyer said: Our legal positions on compensation are different. We believe that from a legal point of view, this matter is considered closed. However, we are committed to our historical responsibility.
The President of Greece, Katrina Saklaropoulou, raised this issue during Steinmeier’s visit to Greece. The Greek president said that the issue is important for Greece, but it still remains unresolved.
Greece suffered extensive losses during World War II and after the occupation of this country by Germany, and more than one million Greeks lost their lives during the occupation of Germany. they shook hands It is said that more than 400,000 houses in Greece were destroyed during the German occupation.