England, France, and Islam
“Stop the spread of Islamism!” cries President Macron. As with all the previous calls, nothing will most likely happen. Nevertheless, it is not meaningless. First, a note on terminology: An…
On household emission allowances
As you probably know, emission allowances will apply to households from January 2027. At first glance, this seems like another tax — we will have to pay for living, heating,…
What the actual constitution says
If we want to understand how a political-economic regime works, it is pointless to focus on what is written in constitutions and laws, or on what statesmen say. What is…
Reality versus Kennedy: 1:0
While there are areas where different opinions can coexist indefinitely, there are also areas where reality catches up with us. Take energy, for example. Or war. Or healthcare. US Secretary…
Three types of elections
There are basically three types of election. (a) The first are the usual ones, which are organised with the aim of confirming the ruling power — and they work. (b)…
Morality and power
One of the misconceptions that prevents us from understanding current social and political events is the belief that there is a universal moral and political order or set of moral…