Poland's new president is in Germany, a country that Polish right-wing conservatives deeply mistrust. While there, Karol Nawrocki is meeting both President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Both during his presidential election campaign and since his inauguration six weeks ago, Nawrocki has made no secret of his reservations toward Poland's western neighbor, which he alleges dominates the EU together with France — to the detriment of Poland. Nawrocki demands war reparations During a speech on September 1 to mark the 86th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II, Nawrocki reiterated his country's claims to war reparations from Germany. He also said that any future partnership between the two countries depends on resolving this issue. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk speaks to Polish President Karol Nawrocki. Behind them are a number of men: some in suits, some in military uniform