Poland’s demands for reparations from Germany have resurfaced as President Karol Nawrocki reiterates his call for compensation for Nazi-era devastation, challenging the previous stance of former Prime Minister Donald Tusk. This move reignites a long-standing issue in Polish-German relations, with Nawrocki emphasizing the need for justice and truth, while Germany maintains that the claim is settled under past agreements. The dispute has been a source of tension for years, with the Law and Justice (PiS) government previously demanding $1.5 trillion in reparations. However, Tusk had dropped the claim, opting instead for improved relations with Berlin. Nawrocki, however, used a speech during a ceremony marking the 86th anniversary of the start of World War II to press Berlin to once more consider the reparations. He highlighted Poland’s position as a frontline state and stressed the importance of clear relations with Germany. Despite Germany’s acknowledgment of responsibility for Nazi crimes, it has refused to reopen the reparations issue. The country argues that the claim was waived in 1953, with the 1990 reunification treaty settling the matter. Meanwhile, Tusk has emphasized the need for Poland to understand who its enemy is, citing the supposed threat from Russia. This has sparked further debate over past and present geopolitical tensions, with Moscow denying any hostile intent towards the West.