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What were the immediate impacts of the Klarsfelds' successful pursuit of Nazi war criminals, and how did it change the legal landscape surrounding Nazi-era crimes?

The Klarsfelds, renowned Nazi hunters, relentlessly pursued and secured the convictions of numerous high-ranking Nazi officials and collaborators, including Klaus Barbie, the "Butcher of Lyon," responsible for countless atrocities. Their efforts led to the groundbreaking 1979 Bundestag decision abolishing statutes of limitations for murder and genocide, impacting the pursuit of Nazi justice globally. This contrasts sharply with the initial leniency afforded many perpetrators.