On 20-21st. March 2025, the French restitution committee (CIVS) hosted in Berlin a multilateral workshop of the Network of European Restitution Committees on Nazi-looted Art, for two intensive days of practice-based exchange.

Held at the French Embassy, this seminar gathered 30 high-level representatives from six countries (Germany, Austria, France, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Switzerland) including the chairwoman and men from The Netherlands Prof. Toon van Mierlo, The United-Kingdom Sir Donnel Deeny and France Ms Frédérique Dreifuss-Netter and numerous members of the different advisory panels. This strong institutional presence ensured valuable input about Europe's restitution practices.

The goal of this workshop was to deepen understanding, compare methodologies, and identify shared bottlenecks in current practices. Participants responded with enthusiasm, highlighting the value of the workshop format in providing space not only for intellectual reflection but also for practical, collaborative problem-solving. In doing so, the Network is advancing a European-wide culture of restitution, rooted in shared principles but sensitive to national contexts.

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