The French National Assembly passed a bill on the restitution of illegally possessed cultural artifacts.

On the 13th, the French National Assembly passed a bill aimed at simplifying the procedure for returning cultural artifacts acquired by France through illegal means. Currently, the text of the bill still needs to be reviewed by the Senate before completing the legislative process. On the 13th, the French National Assembly passed the bill with 170 votes in favor and 0 against, while also passing several amendments. The bill applies to foreign cultural artifacts acquired by France through theft, looting, and other illegal means between 1815 and 1972.