Similar to corrosion corruption tackles the toughest steels. In our “clean” countries we forget that this is completely institutionalized in the form of subsidies by which the state influences the recipients to act against their own interest. No one wonders about this perversion because it has become the norm. (post in French only) Read more

In Switzerland, as in many countries in the industrialized world, the energy transition is fashionable. A revolution is going on, which means a radical indictment of the current model without any plan for the future other than a dogmatic statement. With no progress in sight. For the first time a regression is proposed that will artificially increase economic hardship. No excuse for this folly! Read more

In response to the problems posed by jihadism in our societies we must avoid guilt or anger and accept that such phenomenon has always existed and will always exist. We must first re-teach critical thinking and provide ourselves with the tools for it. Complicating and nuancing things rather than reducing them to definitive categories will make it more difficult to pass simplistic ideologies. Read more

Is it possible for a person to be a good Muslim if he doesn't follow all the rules of his religion? With no doctrinal differences the distinction between the true, integer way and the moderate, corrupt one is expressed in more or less violent behaviours. Read more

At its June 26, 2013 meeting the Swiss Federal Council decided to increase the levy on electricity consumption from 0.45 to 0.60 cents per kWh. This looks like a small amount but it is a 33% increase. This tax is used to subsidize so-called green energy, it is one of the most developed state corruptions: Read more

In a debate arguments pass from one pole to the other and counter arguments are sent back in the other direction. The debate does not exist if the receiver of the arguments remains impervious to them, if the transmitter has an inaudible voice, or if the space within which it takes place does not allow for any exchange. This is exactly what happens in an electric battery. Read more

Stratégie énergétique 2050 du Conseil fédéral vient d' être mise en consultation. Il est rare qu'un sujet si important soit traité de manière si idéologique. C'est comme si les Vérités nous avaient été dictées tel le Coran à Mahomet. La politique du Conseil fédérale se veut incréée, les prémisses ne se remettent plus en question. Read more

What don’t we read about this! So far belt tightening was of the order; but after the French presidential election and the Greek legislative vote, unleashing growth is becoming the new mantra. But as always, the debates remains limited to what should or should not be said or done. As for actual solutions this remains clear as mud. Read more