Lithuania pays paltry compensation for stolen Jewish property

Lithuania has allocated €7.5 million in restitution payments to approximately 340 Holocaust survivors or their heirs, primarily Israeli citizens. Each received around €20,000—an amount that many recipients say barely scratches the surface of true value lost.

Critics argue the compensation falls far short of restoring property seized during and after World War II. Survivors and their families emphasize that this sum fails to match market values or account for decades without property use or rental income.

Amid broader efforts across Europe to address Holocaust-era injustices, the Lithuanian payout is seen as a symbolic step rather than full legal or moral resolution. Recipients and advocates continue to press for further compensation and more comprehensive restitution measures.

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