view of the city of Damascus and the Umayyad Mosque
Millions of Syrian families have left their destroyed country in search for better human conditions. So far, a few hundred thousand parents and children made a dangerous journey to Europe in order to find a better life. There are many more to come. Few of Europe's national leaders recognize the current scale of this tragedy and realize how the refugee problematics will evolve. These capable politicians are prepared to take fully fledged measures. Bravo Germany, "a strong country will manage", indeed.
Other European politicians do not dare to take the right decisions. They forgot that, long ago, our great-grandparents were also, in times of war, on the run with children and elderly. And our great-grandparents sought and found protection in European countries too.
Yes, this is not the usual scripophily post, but I feel upset about how slow some of our national leaders are addressing the situation. They should be aware that the decision whether or not to provide shelter, relief and care, is not a political but a humane one.
F.L.
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| Société Foncière de Syrie Share of 500 Francs, Paris, 1923 design by Lucien Leclerc Source: Wertpapierwelt double-click image to enlarge |
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| Société Ottomane du Chemin de Fèr de Damas-Hamah et Prolongements Share of 500 Francs, Constantinople, 1901 Printed by Chaix, Paris Source: Wertpapierwelt |
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| Société Anonyme de la Fabrication Ciments et de Produits Constructives Nominative share, 1950, Aleppo Source : Boone Auction Sep 2006 |
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| Syrian Ottoman Railway Company Limited One preference share, 1893, London Source: Wertpapierwelt |
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| Tramways et Électricité de Damas Société Anonyme share of 500 Francs, Brussels, 1928 printed by J. Verschueren Source: Wertpapierwelt |
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| Fabrication de la Bière, Société Anonyme Syrienne Share of 200 Syrian Pounds, 1959, Aleppo Source : Boone Auction Sep 2006 |
