The so-called alternative energy sources are losing the aura they had a few years ago. There are three predominant factors for this disenchantment: their success depends on subsidies, the products they provide are in no way improved, neither in quantity or quality, nor in their costs, and they contribute only slowly and partially to replacing fossil fuels. Read more

A new scandalous disinformation campaign was just initiated by the IPCC. Dramatic announcements of inevitable climate catastrophes are based on no new facts. And they are wrong. When are we going to wake up from such a nightmare? Read more

La limitation du taux d'alcool dans le sang est une des mesure phares de la politique de sécurité routière. Pourtant, contrairement à ce que l'on peut attendre, les taux mesurés lors d'accidents avec dégâts corporels ne sont pas proches des limites mais nuls – pas d'alcool en cause – ou alors ils sont très élevés – des personnes manifestement saoules sont impliquées. Read more

La tendance est forte de taxer de démagogiques ou de populistes un discours et des propositions déplaisantes. C'est souvent injustifié. Mais démagogie et populisme ont le vent en poupe. Il faut savoir les démontrer et les démonter. Et mettre à la poubelle les théories et programmes sous-jacents. Read more

Depuis l’aile droite du parti radical jusqu’aux parti du travail, la gauche l’abhorre, les médias aussi. Les crânes de granite alpin de l’UDC/SVP l’adorent; avec les populistes qui réclament sur tout sans rien proposer ils sont ses « idiots utiles ». Read more

For Switzerland to obtain the best negotiating position it is essential that the Federal Council enjoys a masssive support from all Swiss constituencies. And this position will be even stronger if the EU feels this national cohesion. A list of proposals is presented to this effect. (in French only) Read more

It has become fashionable to complain about the European Union. Nevertheless it exists and can evolve into three directions: obstinacy with the current unsatisfactory situation, partial or total dismanteling, or sublimation toward a federation. Goals and ways which Switzerland will follow to negociate with the 28 Member States and with the EU need to be clear, communicated, and widely supported. Read more

My reaction after the vote of February 9 on immigration in Switzerland. In French only Read more