"I hope it was not a naked body scanner, " joked Gesine Waizenegg, a German studen visiting with her sister Frederike.

WSJ: Menu

The report author, German liberal Gesine Meissner said a more integrated policy could prevent over-exploitation of the sea, and tackle issues such as piracy and smuggling.

BBC: Maritime policy debate

The idea of fractured space is also taken up by Gesine Weinmiller, whose proposed memorial has 18 blocks which appear as a fragmented Star of David when viewed from a certain angle.

ECONOMIST: Remembrance and repentance