The United States of the Middle East

French thinker Jacques Attali proposes a push towards a completely federalized Europe. Might that work right here in the Middle East?

By Eytan Avriel | 13:51 24.06.12 |

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Europe must create a fully integrated economy, urges French economist Jacques Attali.

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