The evolution towards a 100% Renewable energy system will not bring independence since we fully depend on technological evolutions realized by other economic agents.
Belgium has high consumer prices and high taxes. This problematic combination endangers the purchasing power of households and the competitiveness of our companies. Instead of structural measures the government temporarily installed maximum prices.
The evolution towards a 100% Renewable energy system will not bring independence since we fully depend on technological evolutions realized by other economic agents.
The too early and expensive support policy of solar panels results in a higher electricity bill for the consumer. This policy was not necessary because especially the evolution of renewable energy production in the long run is important.
As in many European countries, we are going through a unique budgetary crisis with a progressive loss of the control over our public finances in the form of adouble snowball effect.
Over the last years, public expenses have increased faster than the basis of the economy. Taking into account the high public debt and the problem of the ageing population, our country will more than ever need to apply more budgetary discipline.
The government wishes to change finance by directing it towards socially acceptable projects. Which milestones do we need to follow to transform these good intentions into reality?