"Poland is simply a victim of German aggression from 1 September 1939, which brought millions of dead, destroyed cities and demolition for decades. There is no uncertainty that this trauma is imprinting on the pages of the German paper "Die Welt".
Author of the text Artur Weigandt writes that the related demands for redress made by Poland are justified. However, the question arises as to why only Germany is the recipient?
"In the past, the Sejm showed greater foresight. Many years ago, Parliament adopted resolutions which impose work not only on Germany, but besides on Russia as a successor to the russian Union. Poland was not only a victim of Hitler, but besides Stalin".
Siberia, Katyn, PRL
The commentator recalls Ribbentrop-Molotov pact, the Red Army's entry into Poland shortly after the German invasion, deportations to Siberia, Katyn and the demolition of Polish elites.
As we read, besides after the end of the war Poland was not a free state and had no sovereignty to make decisions about its future, abroad policy and war reparations. "Every crucial decision depended on Moscow. so not only Germany is liable for the demolition and independency of Poland, but besides the russian Union".
Political Consequence
Weigandt writes that Poland had no right to vote on key issues until the fall of the east bloc in 1989. That is why the argument that the request for redress should besides apply to Russia is so important.
"This is not about legal divisions, but about historical justice: Poland was attacked on 2 sides, oppressed by 2 dictatorships, utilized by 2 powers. So who present calls for work only Berlin, skips the second half of the truth".
As we read, it would be an expression of consistency and political clarity if the Polish President, who had late demanded Westerplatte's reparation from Germany, expressed it openly.
Germany with an easy target
According to the author, it is easy to criticize friends in the West, specified as Germany. "However, fewer have the courage to request reparation besides towards Moscow. besides much fear is that it can be perceived as provocation, and chances of success are besides low."
However, this deficiency of prospects for success, according to Weigandt, is symbolic. Although Russia would most likely ignore or laughter at Polish demands for reparations, the world's public would see that Poland demands historical justice not selectively, but comprehensively.
"Not only from a democratic neighbour who can negotiate, but besides from an authoritarian aggressor who evades responsibility... specified a position would supply Poland with global respect and would show that this is not just about political calculations, but about principles" – we read.
This text is simply a discussion of an article from the German press and does not reflect the position of DW editorial.
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