The announcement by China of ambitious objectives regarding electric or hybrid car sales in 2019 follows on many declarations made during Francfort Motor Show by German carmakers. They were anxious about rebuilding their good reputation after the “Dieselgate”. In Beijing, it is part of the policy in favor of the reduction of CO2 and particles emissions which, at the local level, are the cause of a major threat for health. In 2019, 10% of car sales should have an electric or hybrid engine. If they don’t, carmakers will have to pay a penalty or to buy to their competitors ...

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German elections which will take place next Sunday will see a new victory for Angela Merkel. The only uncertainty is about its magnitude and the necessity she will have –or not- to constitute a coalition and with whom. An alliance with the Greens is the less likely hypothesis, even if she gave them token in getting out of nuclear power and in committing her country in an energy transition program which satisfies them. The likely comeback of the FDP, which missed the 5% barrier during last election in 2013, into the Bundestag opens the door to a “Small coalition” as ...

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The most important decisions are not necessarily those it is much taught about, like tax, working legislation or professional training. There are some tangible choices which can prove themselves decisive for the future of a country. Regarding that point, the continuous stigmatization in France of all what has been down during the last three decades does not represent reality. The construction of an infrastructure network makes many countries envious. Our nuclear program has contributed to our energy independence and to the reduction of our emissions of carbon dioxide. The end of prices and foreign exchanges controls and of credit management ...

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