European countries sent their gold to the USA with ease, but when they decided to return it, everything was so difficult. Germany took decades, France, just as curious, you had to beg for the return of what belongs to you. For some time now, it has been suspected that there are no gold reserves in those vaults. Now it is a psychological issue. Media-wise, having the media doubt whether gold exists or not is a matter of doubt. What they achieve with that. I have no idea, but it is always on the front pages every time they touch on the subject.
The Swiss were good at holding gold for people....