German President Faces Greek Reparations Demands During State Visit

Frank-Walter Steinmeier acknowledges historical atrocities but states Germany considers reparations legally settled.

Steinmeier visited Thessaloniki to commemorate the Holocaust and the deportation of Greek Jews during World War II.
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou reiterated demands for reparations and repayment of a forced loan from the Nazi era.
Steinmeier emphasized Germany's moral responsibility but maintained that the legal issue of reparations is closed.
The visit includes discussions on migration, with Greece urging fairer distribution of asylum seekers across the EU.
Steinmeier's itinerary also covers a visit to the site of a WWII massacre in Kandanos, Crete, highlighting ongoing historical tensions.