As part of the ELI Austrian Hub’s Evening Lecture Series, Dr Ruth Lecher, Associate at K&L Gates in Berlin, presented her dissertation entitled‚ Einfuhrverbote für Kulturügter – Zur Bekämpfung des illegalen Handels mit Kulturgütern im Unionsrecht und im deutschen Recht,‘ published by Nomos Verlag. The dissertation, released in 2024, explores the various legal frameworks on the illegal importation of cultural goods in the European Union and Germany, placing them in context.

Prof Dr Susanne Augenhofer and Prof Dr Walter Doralt moderated the Evening Lecture. The discussion delved into legal challenges in combating the illegal trade of cultural goods and emphasized the importance of effective legal protection of cultural artefacts.

Gratitude is extended to Dr Lecher for providing this fascinating insight into a highly relevant legal field, as she successfully demonstrated.