EU Regulation Requires Stricter Art Provenance Checks Starting June 28

Starting June 2025, all artworks imported into the European Union must come with verifiable provenance documentation. The EU will implement new regulations targeting cultural goods, significantly affecting international art trade. Aimed at curbing illicit trafficking, especially from conflict zones, the law mandates stricter provenance checks by importers, dealers, and institutions. This article unpacks the regulation and explores its potential impact.