France approves returning 15 artworks stolen from Jews
published : 16 Feb 2022 at 12:55
PARIS – The French senate Tuesday approved the return of 15 artworks looted from Jews during World War II, as part of efforts by the government to accelerate restitutions.
The vote authorises public museums holding the works, including the world-famous Musee d’Orsay in Paris, to hand over the property to the heirs of the original owners.
French Culture Minister Roselyne Bachelot welcomed the “historic” move.
It was the first time in 70 years…
