The "History" section provides a concise overview of the history of "Compensation of National Socialist Injustice" in Germany. The structure (PDF) is based on the structure tree of the topic research. Thus, a separate look is taken at each of the four topics: compensation, restitution, international affairs and SBZ/DDR via the following links.

 

Indemnification

Restitution

International Context

SOZ und GDR

 

Those who wish to learn more about the history of restitution can find more detailed information in the works presented in the bibliography. Of the works listed, Blessin (1960), Brodesser (2000), BMF (2019, 2021), BMF/Schwarz (1974-1987), Goschler (2005), Guckes (2008) received special attention in writing this historical overview.