Midirama cannot overlook reassuring information such as the recovery of 43 billion ariary from various frauds, which have harmed the nation. We hope there will be transparency regarding their destination. We know all too well that often, the maintenance or even increase of state expenditure occurs at the expense of social spending. The principle of accountability must take priority. Nevertheless, credit must be given to the actions of tax and customs administrations, which report a 71% increase between results from the first semesters of 2025 and 2026. The skimming strategy consists of focusing on major cases that concern taxpayers. National Consultation: Who is Leading? Another sensitive issue: ensuring the effective implementation of national consultation. It is unclear who will be the "lead" between FFKM and the ministry responsible for Refoundation. While the former seemed to have the backing of the highest authorities and even regional leaders, observation notes that the council of religious figures is marked by its discretion, which raises doubts about its ability to rally unanimous participation. Meanwhile, the ministry responsible for implementing Refoundation is redoubling its efforts by working at grassroots level and forging effectiveness in its actions. "For several days, regional officials of Hanitra Razafimanantsoa's ministry have multiplied visits to districts, communes and fokontany to raise awareness and prepare for future consultations. This mobilization intensified this week in several regions of the country. In Matsiatra Ambony, Anosy, Atsimo Atsinanana and Betsiboka, regional departments have launched a vast information campaign to explain how consultations will proceed and prepare local actors for implementation," it was reported. They aim to "detail the modalities of participation in national consultations and encourage citizens to prepare now." One can see that the art and manner of achieving the broadest possible mobilization are being sought. July will render its verdict on the results of efforts made. Child Abductions and Popular Vengeance But the most pressing issue this week concerns public security. As always, during periods of political uncertainty, rumors from nowhere speak of abductions, especially of children, causing gatherings of complainers who, as always, demand popular justice—that is, outside the legal framework—hence the popular vendettas that destroy and even kill alleged perpetrators on mere denunciation, without proof. The most absurd part is that after some time, calm returns as if nothing happened. But during these periods of general panic, political actors always try to capitalize. Those in power fuel rumors that opponents seek destabilization at all costs, while the latter accuse state negligence and absence of rule of law, due to the incompetence of those in power. World Football Cup: "Bread and Circuses" Version Some philosophers, like Jean-Marie Brohm, compare major sporting events to a new form of alienating religion. World competitions can act as a powerful collective diversion. Perhaps these games took place at the antipodes, but with the time difference, enthusiasm for the world's main football competition has not reached the same intensity as before. Malagasies, once their favorites are "out of play," lean toward indifference. It seems only stars in this art attract attention. Once Mbappé, Neymar, Olise, Harry Kane, Ronaldo are "out of the circuit," these games seem depopulated for round-ball fanatics. Fortunately Messi and the newly known Lamine Yamal are there, otherwise rumors of child abductions and their consequences would only grow. M.Ranarivao