In Switzerland, there are no term limits for members of government. Should a maximum term of two legislatures be introduced? Two elected representatives debate the issue, against a backdrop of rivalry between Le Centre and the PLR for a seat.
In the shadow of Trumpism, an ideological nebula combining rejection of democracy and technological fascination is gaining visibility. In Les Lumières sombres, political scientist Arnaud Miranda deciphers this neo-reaction, still hazy but already influential.
At the start of each new literary season, book awards become a must for readers. Banners in the window, covers in the media, sales on the rise... But are these distinctions in principle a guarantee of quality?
At the end of the 19th century, the French Third Republic introduced several educational reforms under the impetus of Jules Ferry. Schoolteachers were entrusted with an unprecedented civic and secular mission.
Activists and radical left-wing figures march in Cuba in the name of anti-imperialism, but turn a blind eye to the reality of a dictatorship that counts over 1,200 political prisoners.
In «L'Afrique contre la démocratie», Senegalese journalist Ousmane Ndiaye dismantles an increasingly widespread narrative: that of a continent supposedly incompatible with democracy. A vigorous investigation of an idea that has become an alibi for the new authoritarianisms.
Long decried for its risks, the atom is back in the limelight, driven by climate issues and energy sovereignty. Should Switzerland reinvest in power plants to secure its future? Debate between two renowned professors.
For many, liberalism remains a vague concept. In his new book, «On Liberalism», Cass Sunstein seeks to define it, while expressing his admiration for some of its most influential figures.
School uniforms have never been generalized in Swiss public schools, although they remain the norm in many countries. Between the desire to harmonize appearances and the desire to preserve diversity, should we take the plunge?