Former Prime Minister Donald Tusk faced chants and whistles during Westerplatte’s 86th World War II remembrance, where reparations from Germany were also debated.
Whistles and Chants at Tusk’s Speech
Donald Tusk, former Prime Minister and European Council President, was greeted with a display of disdain during the annual remembrance of the Second World War’s outbreak at Westerplatte. The 86th anniversary observance, held on September 1st, drew a group of individuals who repeatedly chanted “Traitor! Thug! To Berlin!” while addressing the Polish politician.
Reparations from Germany Demanded
During his address, Karol Nawrocki, the then-President of Poland, emphasized the need for Germany to address the reparations issue. This statement followed Tusk’s assertion that unity was essential, stressing the need to understand who their enemies and allies truly were.
Post-Ceremony Commentary
Katarzyna Skrzydłowska-Kalukin of Kultura Liberalna discussed the event on TVN24, noting the confrontational tone of the speeches. Meanwhile, Roch Kowalski of Polish Radio highlighted the challenging nature of diplomatic relations after such historical events.
