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The legal character & consequences of "soft-law" agreements remain as unclear as ever. That these agreements are more than judicial surrealism is shown by their use. In international commercial law, "soft-law" agreements are now just as established as arbitration. Even in restitution cases, both have proven to be a suitable means of resolving conflicts outside the realms of politics, media & judicial systems. Adapted from the source document.

The handling of art looted by the Nazis remains a current issue. The semi-official publication Taking Responsibility makes clear that the German government derives from the singularity of the Holocaust a moral obligation that will never fall under the statute of limitations. It therefore follows: The call for an end to requests for restitution is out of place. The search for art looted by the Nazis must continue, and restitution must be made for such artistic property. Surprisingly, to this day, there is no law that would provide public facilities a constitutional basis for restitution, which is often worth millions. But museums and the art market are beginning to look for systematic solutions. Adapted from the source document.