Cultural repatriation efforts are set to accelerate, with 2025 potentially marking significant advancements in negotiations for the return of the Elgin Marbles to Greece. Although Greece insists on full ownership, a compromise may emerge. Recent surveys reveal a shift in public sentiment in the UK, with nearly half supporting the return of the marbles. Detractors of their return are facing challenges, particularly following revelations of misconduct at the British Museum, which has contributed to changing views on cultural ownership.