Author: Jonas Follonier
Jonas Follonier

JONAS FOLLONIER

Federal Palace correspondent for «L'Agefi», singer-songwriter Jonas Follonier is the founder and editor-in-chief of «Regard Libre».

A Europe of destiny

A Europe of destiny

What would a Union of Destiny be? It would be a union defined by values, before being defined by economic principles and technical and legal standards.
Pascal Couchepin and Philippe Nantermod debate liberalism

Pascal Couchepin and Philippe Nantermod debate liberalism

The book «La suite des idées», published by Editions Favre last March, could be seen as a simple political dialogue between two leading liberal-radical personalities from the Valais, one a former President of the Confederation, the other a National Councillor. The book is much more than that: it offers genuine, practical reflections on liberalism. It gives a good idea of the burning questions that this family of thought cannot ignore, at a time when the individual, merit and responsibility are being called into question. Pascal Couchepin opens the doors of his office in Martigny, where he and Philippe Nantermod discussed a wide range of topics.
How about a flight to Ibiza?

How about a flight to Ibiza?

Un générique délicieusement dégueulasse, en grosses lettres jaunes et grasses, faussement too much. Une transition entre le générique ensoleillé et la ville sous la pluie, d'un sec. Des dialogues eux aussi légers, mais dont nul ne me dira qu'ils ne sont pas drôles: «Bonne journée! – Oui oui, j'ai failli vomir» (quand Philippe sort de la voiture conduite par son épouse). Ou, encore mieux: «Attention les enfants, le soleil est méchant ici» (quand ils arrivent à Ibiza).
Time for journalism pros

Time for journalism pros

It's time for professional journalism. Let's seize the opportunity. The time has come to further professionalize this family of professions and activities, paradoxically relying on non-professionals as much as professionals. Whether you're an amateur or have a diploma, it doesn't matter. Instead, let us focus on the values of intellectual honesty, originality, determination, intellectual curiosity and human sensitivity.
Gonzague de Waresquiel, the Count who bought Polnareff's Harley

Gonzague de Waresquiel, the Count who bought Polnareff's Harley

LONG FORMAT INTERVIEW, Jonas Follonier | In this 50th edition, we bring you the story of an unusual encounter. That of a multi-faceted character, at the crossroads of great families, a passionate, amusing and amusing man, who in 2016 bought Michel Polnareff's motorcycle, with whom he is now friends. Gonzague de Waresquiel, a freedom-loving man.