Major entrepreneurs played a direct role in building the federal state born in 1848. These economic figures subsequently became rarer, often giving way to the leaders of employers' associations. An evolution that has left its mark.
Switzerland is rich. And yet, start-ups find it hard to raise capital. To change this, a change of mentality is needed. It also requires perseverance - and an intelligently supportive government.
The European Union is the scene of a major political confrontation between sovereigntists and advocates of a form of international governance. A situation which raises the central and delicate question of sovereignty in the age of globalization.
Accusés depuis Rousseau de souiller les mécanismes d’une authentique démocratie, les groupes de pression en constituent pourtant un rouage essentiel. Siégeant parmi les «corps intermédiaires» chers à Tocqueville, ils permettent aux opinions de se forger.
THE AMERICAN DREAM IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION (4/4). Increasing polarization, defeat of the polls and the Democrats... This series of articles aims to present some lessons to be learned from Donald Trump's new election as head of the United States.
Selon certains historiens des idées, le XIXe siècle a marqué une rupture avec les temps précédents, où la vieillesse était encore considérée comme un gage d’expérience et un modèle à suivre pour les jeunes générations.
Young political leaders are regularly perceived as figures of rupture with the «old world». However, it's hard to say whether their promises of renewal are actually realized.
THE AMERICAN DREAM IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION (3/4). Growing polarization, defeat of the polls and the Democrats... This series of articles aims to present some lessons to be learned from Donald Trump's new election as head of the United States.
Contrary to what the famous Russian composer claimed, the fifth art does express something, even without words. How this is achieved, however, is open to debate. Here's the beginning of a hypothesis.
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