International & defence

Should there be reparations for colonisation?

The test question and the possible answers

Former colonial powers owe reparations to the countries they colonised.

What's at stake: The debate is about today's responsibility for the colonial past: making reparations, or acknowledging and cooperating.

The left's argument

Colonisation caused lasting damage. Acknowledging and repairing it is only fair.

The centre's argument

Clearly acknowledge the wrongs and turn that into concrete partnerships with these countries.

The right's argument

Today's generations are not responsible for the past. Cooperation is the better path.

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