Germany Rejects Greek Call for WWII Reparations

Germany's economy minister on Tuesday branded Greece's demand for billions in reparations from World War II as "stupid," while the German opposition said Berlin should repay a forced loan dating from the Nazi occupation. Greek Deputy Finance Minister Dimitris Mardas on Monday demanded reparations of 278.7 billion euros or $301.6 billion. He seized on an emotional issue in a country where many blame Germany, their biggest creditor, for the tough austerity measures and...

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