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Poland commemorates WWII outbreak; President Nawrocki calls for German reparations
On the 87th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II, Polish leaders held various commemorative ceremonies across the country, most notably at Westerplatte in Gdańsk. During the proceedings, President Karol Nawrocki issued a formal appeal to the German government and its people to settle the matter of war reparations and historical compensation. Nawrocki emphasized that such funds could be utilized to strengthen the Polish Armed Forces and national defense industry, thereby reducing the need for foreign loans.
The President also highlighted the heavy toll of the conflict, noting that approximately 6 million Polish citizens were killed, roughly 90 percent of whom were civilians. He criticized the lack of awareness regarding these historical truths in Germany and among some Western allies.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk joined the commemorations, stressing the necessity of solidarity and unity within Europe, the US, and NATO to prevent the resurgence of hatred and fascism. He also called for continued support for Ukraine to ensure that the tragedies of the Second World War are not repeated.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Educational discussions included new curricula, student nutrition, and the education of students from Ukraine.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Romina Garstka took over as Director of the 'Kraina Misia' nursery.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mayor Krzysztof Kaczmarski held an annual meeting with directors of educational units and nurseries in Dąbrowa Tarnowska.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Beata Kwapień was appointed Director of Primary School No. 1 in Dąbrowa Tarnowska.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Dariusz Węglowski was appointed Director of the Primary School in Nieczajna Górna for a new 5-year term.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Anna Bil was appointed Director of Kindergarten No. 2 in Dąbrowa Tarnowska for a new 5-year term.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Dąbrowa Tarnowska City Council passed 8 resolutions regulating municipal education and nurseries.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Anna Jarmuła-Patoń was appointed Director of the Primary School in Laskówka Chorąska.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Flowers will be laid at the plaque of Westerplatte defender Jan Wojtowicz in Stargard. iswinoujscie.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lublin will hold ceremonies on September 1, 2026, to mark the 87th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II.
- [● 2 SOURCES] A memorial ceremony including wreath-laying at the Monument to the Unknown Soldier will take place at 14:15 in Lublin. www.kirche-im-swr.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] A mass will be held at 13:00 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Lublin for those fallen during the 1939 defensive war. www.kirche-im-swr.de