Germany to address colonial era without compensation

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2025-08-16

Berlin (dpa) - The German government intends to face its often violent colonial-era history while rejecting demands for compensation from former colonies, according to media reports. Following an inquiry by the Green Party, the ruling coalition under Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to address "injustices committed under German colonial rule" in affected countries such as Namibia and Tanzania. However, the government added: "The concept of reparat......

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