(S+) Reparations for suffering in World War II: The fates behind Poland's 1.316 billion euro demand

Poland had demanded a huge sum from Germany as compensation for the Second World War. Often this was dismissed as a manoeuvre of the right-wing PiS party. But anyone who speaks to Poland notes: There is much more behind it.

The Polish defense minister believes in a change in Germany's approach to reparations, but the chancellor says the legal issues are closed. However, discussions continue.