Latvia’s Parliament passes Holocaust restitution law

Latvia’s Parliament passes Holocaust restitution law

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The bill provides for compensation payments of €40 million ($45 million) over 10 years to remedy “the historical unjust consequences” and provide social and material assistance to Holocaust survivors. It also includes funding to revitalize Latvia’s Jewish community, including funding for Jewish schools, restoration and cultural projects.

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