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  • Achievements in 2020 in the battle against anti-Semitism

    Manfred Gerstenfeld|Jan 8, 2021

    (BESA Center via JNS) — While the number of anti-Semitic incidents worldwide increased in 2020, there were several positive developments in the fight against this hatred. The decision this year by the European Court of Justice that the Flemish and Wallonian governments can only allow ritual slaughter of animals after stunning was a major anti-Semitic act. It also affects part of the Muslim population. When Adolf Hitler came to power, the Nazi government introduced a similar measure in Germany, as it fit their anti-Semitic policies. Though t...

  • Economic preparations for the post-coronavirus era

    Manfred Gerstenfeld|Apr 17, 2020

    By Manfred Gerstenfeld (JNS)—The coronavirus pandemic has led to huge societal problems all over the world. In such an unprecedented reality, it is important for governments to start planning as soon as possible for the period immediately after the worst danger to public health has passed. Such an agenda should be constructed ahead of time, even if it is full of holes. New plans can be added as developments arise. Among the multitude of issues governments will face post-coronavirus, the hit to national economies will have to take priority. Lock...