The U.S. Has No Special Panel for Nazi-Loot Claims. Could That Change?
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The Washington Principles suggest that countries should develop separate processes from courts to resolve claims for Nazi-looted art, to better address the moral aspects of such disputes.
Many European countries have successfully created restitution panels for looted art claims, contrasting sharply with the U.S., which has yet to establish a similar tribunal for claimants.
Stuart Eizenstat, a key figure behind the Washington Principles, cited that American institutions are mostly private and lack government oversight, complicating the creation of a restitution tribunal.
Lawyer Olaf S. Ossmann argues that the long-delayed establishment of a restitution panel in the U.S. is almost unbelievable, especially considering U.S. demands on other nations.
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