The story is dynamic, so it is now said in Poland about the reparation claims against Germany.
Probably true.
Even if Friedrich Merz, as leader of the opposition, contradicted Warsaw's old request, based on Germany's clear stance that there was no legal basis for this, the issue remains topical in Warsaw because of its domestic political dimension.
This also applies to Greece, where Foreign Minister Baerbock has now also emphasized that there is no room for compensation payments.
This also does not rule out Germany helping in individual cases and keeping memories alive because of its historical responsibility – without recognizing a legal obligation, because there is none.
Nobody can draw a line under the past.
But hopefully Poland and Greece do not want to remain permanent creditors, also out of self-esteem.
Baerbock's formula of the "nation of perpetrators" and the "nation of victims" is problematic - because it cements thinking in quasi-criminal law templates that invite further claims.
Yes, history is dynamic.
In any case, today Poland, Greece and Germany are firmly united in a European Union that must defend its values.
There is no room for old and new enmity.
The opponent is somewhere else.