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French Politicians Vote in Favor of Bill on Artifacts Looted During Colonial Era: ‘A True Historic Monument’
Last night, France’s lower house of parliamentunanimously votedin favor of a long-anticipated bill to facilitate the restitution of artworks looted during the colonial era, making good on a nearly 10-year-oldpledgeby French PresidentEmmanuel Macron to return African heritage to the continent. The vote, which came following a lively debate that went late into the night, comes read more
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France’s Lower House Unanimously Backs Colonial-Era Art Restitution Bill, Trial Begins in Stolen Golden Helmet Case: Morning Links for April 14, 2026
To receiveMorning Linksin your inbox every weekday,signupfor ourBreakfast with ARTnewsnewsletter. The Headlines HISTORIC VOTE. France’s lower house of parliament, the National Assembly, unanimously votedlate last night in favor of a long-anticipated bill to facilitate the restitution of artworks looted during the colonial era, making good on a nearly decade-old pledge by president Emmanuel Macron. ARTnews read more
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With New Bill, Israel Moves to Expand Control Over Ancient West Bank Sites
Israel has unveiled a bill to oversee West Bank antiquities, drawing condemnation as a violation of international law and a further escalation of its annexation of Palestinian territory. The bill was approved for a first reading by the Israeli Knesset’s Ministerial Committee on Legislation on February 8. It would give Heritage Minister Amihai Eliyahu “sweeping read more
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