

Bundesamt für zentrale Dienste und offene Vermögensfragen
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Bundesamt für zentrale Dienste und offene Vermögensfragen (BADV)
editThe Bundesamt für zentrale Dienste und offene Vermögensfragen (BADV) is a higher federal authority within the portfolio of the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community. It employs around 300 people at nine locations and is responsible for processing various central services and unresolved property issues.
Key Products and Services
edit- Property Law Tasks: The BADV deals with the processing of property claims, particularly in connection with expropriations during the GDR era and the National Socialist tyranny. It supports those affected in asserting claims under the Property Act [5].
- Central Information and Mediation Office (ZAuV): This office was established to provide information and mediation services in the context of politically motivated adoptions in the GDR [3].
- Historical Securities Auctions: The BADV organizes auctions of historical securities, most recently in November 2023 [3].
Main Mission and Values
editThe main mission of the BADV is to provide central services and clarify open property issues. It values competence, reliability and transparency in the handling of sensitive historical and legal matters [4].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe BADV is committed to the sustainable processing of historical property issues. It works to ensure that compensation and equalization payments are carried out fairly and equitably. It also supports initiatives to preserve the graves of Sinti and Roma persecuted by the Nazis [3].
Current Developments
editThe BADV is currently involved in the adaptation of federal-state agreements on grave maintenance and recently conducted a successful auction of historical securities [3]. The establishment of the ZAuV demonstrates the office's commitment to addressing complex historical issues.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://www.badv.bund.de/DE/Bundesaemter/BADV/Organisation/start.html
- 2 - https://www.bayernportal.de/dokumente/behoerde/4554013549210
- 3 - https://www.badv.bund.de
- 4 - https://www.badv.bund.de/EN/Home/start.html
- 5 - https://www.badv.bund.de/DE/OffeneVermoegensfragen/Vermoegensrecht/Anwendungsbereich/start.html