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Polish President Karol Nawrocki, a nationalist, will visit Germany to meet Chancellor Merz and President Steinmeier. Nawrocki, backed by the Law and Justice party, will likely reiterate Poland's demand for WWII reparations from Germany, a request Germany repeatedly refuses. This visit is sensitive, given strained relations between the two countries, despite strong trade ties and defense cooperation. Nawrocki's close ties with Donald Trump add another layer of complexity, as Trump has bypassed Polish Prime Minister Tusk to communicate with Nawrocki, causing internal Polish tensions. While some suggest symbolic gestures to acknowledge Poland's suffering, the reparations demand remains a significant point of contention, potentially undermining NATO unity against Russia.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.