Their handling of objects looted during the colonial period, especially from Africa, is seen as an indicator of the political relations between Europe and African nations. International advances by other former colonial powers like France, Germany and Great Britain in the restitution debate also created impetus. To this day, some conservative positions glorify the Belgian colonial period as a justified and philanthropic undertaking. A new law was passed that provides a framework for the return of looted objects. Next stepsThe restitution of looted objects from former colonies in Africa is an essential component of a post-colonial reparation.
