The government of the FRG acknowledges this in view of historical developments. It is of the opinion that the right to make a final decision on possible state compensation must be reserved for a future all-German parliament. Trusteeship administration and similar measures limiting use of real estate, businesses, and other property must be rescinded. In this way, citizens whose property devolved to state administration as a result of flight from the GDR or for other reasons will regain control of their property. This also applies to property sold to third parties by state trustees.
Details remain to be clarified.
Where former owners or their heirs have a claim to restitution, compensation may be chosen instead. The issue of compensation for changes in value will be dealt with separately.