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The global economy has slowed significantly in the past few months. Following the financial crisis which began in August 2007 is a major sovereign debt crisis in Europe, which since summer has developed into a full-blown banking crisis. Until now, the euro's standing as a benchmark and global reserve currency has not been under threat. But it is clear that if the turbulence worsens, the euro's credibility will be called into question. From the beginning of this crisis, the main objective has been to maintain the integrity of the euro zone by limiting contagion. This is the thinking behind the establishment of a support mechanism, the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF). Some have argued that the facility is not large enough. Others have called for the introduction of euro-bonds which would pool European debt. One thing is sure: any "top-down" solution will have to involve strengthening Europe's economic and political governance. Adapted from the source document.

In October 2003, the Israeli Supreme Court reversed its earlier decision to uphold the right for women to pray out loud while wearing prayer shawls at the Western Wall. The court prohibited the women to pray in a manner contrary to traditional Jewish orthodox rites and ordered the state of Israel to provide an alternate, secure site for them. This case challenges us to think about the interplay between law and diversity-related claims that are made at the nexus of, and intersections between, culture, religion, and gender at the state and community level.

Examines the Jerusalem question in context of peace negotiations between Israel and the PLO; historical background, Israeli, Palestinian Arab, regional, and international views, and policy options. Summaries in English and Spanish p. 465 and 479.

Uffe Østergård gør status på Europa 20 år efter Murens fald.