Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has urged citizens not to be alarmed if they see German soldiers arriving in their towns as the country continues to deal with devastating floods. The deluge this week has wrought havoc across central Europe, reportedly killing at least 22 people and leaving a trail of destruction.
Speaking on Thursday at a crisis meeting in the western city of Wroclaw, which has faced rising floodwaters, Tusk stated that US troops were already providing support to communities in southern Poland and that Türkiye and Germany had offered similar assistance.
“If you see German soldiers, please do not panic. They are here to help,” Tusk said, apparently suggesting that the arrival of German troops could trigger associations with World War II.