On January 8, 2025, Germany's cabinet approved significant changes to the restitution process for art stolen by the Nazis, dissolving the Limbach Commission and replacing it with arbitration tribunals. Culture Minister Claudia Roth stated this transition aims to enhance Germany's responsibility towards the descendants of victims. Historical context reveals that between 1933 and 1945, hundreds of thousands of artworks were taken from Jewish owners. Critics have raised concerns about this change, highlighting that many artworks remain with new owners who acquired them in good faith and are resistant to restitution claims.
The decision to dissolve the Limbach Commission, overseen by the German federal cabinet, has sparked debate about Germany's commitment to addressing the legacy of Nazi-looted art.
Culture Minister Claudia Roth emphasized that the new arbitration tribunals will better address the rightful ownership of Nazi-looted art, reflecting Germany's historical responsibilities.
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