Thirty-nine countries, the European Commission and many non-governmental institutions convened in Prague for a conference to review the Guidelines and Best Practices for the Restitution and Compensation of Immovable (Real) Property Confiscated or otherwise wrongfully seized by the Nazis, Fascists and Their Collaborators during the Holocaust (Shoah) Era between 1933-1945 endorsed in Prague in June 9, 2010. Participants in this conference reiterated their support for the Terezin Declaration of June 2009 as well as for these Guidelines and Best Practices.
Prague to host conference on restitution of property stolen in Holocaust
13.11.2011 ( Anna Sheinman, thejc.com) -- The Czech Foreign Ministry is to host a conference this month as part of efforts to recover property stolen during the Holocaust.
S.RES.516 -- Expressing the sense of the Senate on the restitution of or compensation for property seized during the Nazi and Communist eras. (Introduced in Senate - IS)
112th CONGRESS
2nd Session
S. RES. 516
Expressing the sense of the Senate on the restitution of or compensation for property seized during the Nazi and Communist eras.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
Mr. NELSON of Florida (for himself and Mr. BROWN of Ohio) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign RelationsRESOLUTION
Current legislative debate on restitutions in the Czech Parliament
European Shoah Legacy Institute (ESLI) follows the legislative debate on restitutions in the Parliament of the Czech Republic and compares it with development in other countries. This subject will be discussed and reflected in the course of the international conference “Immovable Property Review Conference 2012” organized by ESLI in Prague in November this year.
Israel Joins European Shoah Legacy Institute
The government has approved Israel’s membership in ESLI Sunday. The institute was established by the Czech government to restore Jewish property and promote holocaust research and education. The government has decided that the Senior Citizens Ministry, led by Deputy Minister Leah Ness, will represent Israel at the institute.
The Advisory Council of ESLI Launched its Operation
The Advisory Council of the European Shoah Legacy Institute, a unique body comprised at the present time of 61 renowned experts on the legacy of the Holocaust, began its work at the first coordination meeting of the Working Group Chairs, which took place Sept. 13-14th in Prague.
