In his column, former Federal Councilor Pascal Couchepin shares a book that left a lasting impression on him. This month, it’s an essay by Lucien Jaume on the true nature of Italian fascism.
Although accused of betraying Homer, Christopher Nolan has nonetheless created an adaptation of *The Odyssey* that is as spectacular as it is profound. Far from being a mere reenactment, his film resonates with the concerns of our time.
By equating emotional intensity with proof of love, our era confuses passion with a lasting relationship. Fueled by fiction and the entertainment industry, this ideal would condemn our romantic lives to perpetual dissatisfaction.
In my experience, it’s really the penultimate fall session under the federal dome that truly kicks off the election campaign. This final stage of the legislative session begins on October 24, 2027. It’s an opportunity to take stock of the forces at play. Let’s start with the front-runner: the Swiss People’s Party (SVP), which secured more than 27% of the vote in 2023. Based on the cantonal elections, the party has the wind at its back with its key issues: immigration, security, sovereignty, and the ability to tap into current events.
In his column, former Federal Councilor Pascal Couchepin shares a book that left a lasting impression on him. This month, it’s an essay by Joseph Yacoub on the little-known history of Eastern Christians.
In his column, former Federal Councilor Pascal Couchepin shares a book that left a lasting impression on him. This month, it’s an essay by Marcel Gauchet on democracies.
In his column, former Federal Councillor Pascal Couchepin shares a piece of reading that has left a lasting impression on him. This month, a historical essay by Michel Winock on the Commune, born of the trauma of defeat at the hands of Prussia and a lasting political rift.
In his column, former Federal Councillor Pascal Couchepin shares a piece of reading that has left a lasting impression on him. This month, he explores artificial intelligence through Marcel Salathé's essay.
Journalist Marianne Grosjean sends out a message in each of her columns. This month, she comments on advances in medically assisted reproduction (MAP) in Switzerland.
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