Bankrupt Greece announces it IS pursuing claim against Germany for reparations for Nazi occupation
Worldwide, Daily news | ankakh | April 24, 2013 22:52
Greece is planning to pursue a long-dormant claim for reparations from Germany over Nazi occupation during World War Two, it emerged today.
Greek Foreign Minister Dimitris Avramopoulos told parliament today that the government was willing to ‘exhaust every means available’ in its claim.
News of the debt-stricken country’s bid for reparations will add to the already strained relationship with Berlin, which foots most of the bill for Greece’s 240-billion euro rescue.
Germany, whose forces occupied Greece in World War Two, says it has already paid all reparations owed.
Mr Avramopoulos said today that the Greek Finance Ministry has compiled a report after studying documents spanning more than six decades.
It will be submitted to Greece’s legal advisers and then Athens will decide how to officially press its claim, he said.
Mr Avramopoulos did not say how much would be sought.
Mr Avramopoulos said it was wrong to link the issue to the debt crisis.
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