The Austrian Government intends to invite a representative of the Jewish Claims Committee for new discussions on intended changes in the restitution and indemnification legislation, it was indicated here today. It was hinted that there is a willingness on the part of the government to make eventually further modifications, if the Jewish proposal will prove to be “logical.”
It was also stated here today that several of the laws dealing with compensation for victims of Nazism in Austria will be altered in a way which will be more favorable to the victims. No details as to expected nature of the modification were given. On the other hand, no changes are expected on the part of the government with regard to its stand on Jewish claims for heirless property.
The Council of Ministers today decided to meet, as soon as possible, requests for certain changes in the text of forthcoming laws affecting Nazi persecutees who left Austria. The changes will be introduced in the laws concerning social insurance, the law dealing with the care of political victims, and the law concerning small pensions. Drafts of the changes which will be made in these laws will be brought to the attention of interested organizations before they receive approval by the Cabinet.
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