Author: Jonas Follonier
Jonas Follonier

JONAS FOLLONIER

Jonas Follonier, editor-in-chief of *L’Agefi* and essayist, is the founder and president 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?

A delightfully tacky opening credits sequence, in big, bold yellow letters, with a deliberately over-the-top vibe. A sudden transition from the sunny opening credits to the city in the rain. The dialogue is just as lighthearted, but no one can deny that it’s funny: «Have a nice day! – Yeah, yeah, I almost threw up» (when Philippe gets out of the car driven by his wife). Or, even better: «Watch out, kids, the sun’s mean here» (when they arrive in Ibiza).