"Global Failure: Lack of Progress in Returning Nazi-Looted Art Revealed in New Report"
A report by the World Jewish Restitution Organization (WJRO) reveals that over half of the countries endorsing the Washington Principles have made "little or no progress" in returning Nazi-looted art in the 25 years since the principles were drafted. While some countries have made major or substantial progress, many have not conducted historical research on restitution, looked into the provenance of their collections, or established a process for claims. The report also highlights the need for transparency, improved provenance research, and facilitating restitution claims, especially for private collectors. The release of the report coincided with an event in New York where the US Secretary of State endorsed best practices in art and cultural-property restitution, marking the first governmental document on Holocaust restitution to be endorsed in nearly 15 years.
- Most countries have made ‘little or no progress’ in returning Nazi-looted art, report finds CNN
- These countries are failing to return art looted by Nazis, report says The Washington Post
- A Jewish family's quest for a Nazi-looted painting Los Angeles Times
- Nations Agree to Refine Pact That Guides the Return of Nazi-Looted Art The New York Times
- Report lists 24 countries making ‘little to no progress’ in returning Nazi-looted art The Times of Israel
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