Compensation Without Recognition - The German-Italian Dispute Over War Crime Compensation and Transitional Justice
Caroli, Paolo
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2022
Verfassungsblog
2022-06-06
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The German-Italian dispute over civil liability for Germany’s crimes during World War II has developed into a veritable saga. This saga, however, might come to an end soon. By passing the Decree-Law of 30 April 2022, No. 36, the Italian government has temporarily blocked the distraint of properties of Germany located in Rome. Furthermore, the Decree-Law has established a fund through which the Italian government aims to definitively close the issue by paying compensation to the victims in place of Germany. Even if in the future Germany decides to contribute to those compensations, such a solution would fail to acknowledge that historical justice is not just about financial compensation. It is about listening and recognition.
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Caroli, Paolo
Compensation
Immunity
International Criminal Law
War Crimes
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https://verfassungsblog.de/compensation-without-recognition/
Verfassungsblog
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Max Steinbeis Verfassungsblog gGmbH
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