Economy

Nobel 2025

By Deirdre McCloskey · December 31, 2025

In her column, American economist Deirdre McCloskey explains why, in her view, modern wealth derives less from capital than from the freedom of individuals and the power of ideas.

Society

Dry, sober and serene

By Marianne Grosjean · December 20, 2025

Journalist Marianne Grosjean sends out a message in each of her columns. This month, she argues in favor of Dry January, not as an imposed moral, but as a voluntary and collective dynamic.

Society

Stop eugenics

By Ralph Müller · December 12, 2025

Every month, youtuber Ralph Müller delivers his scathing analysis of a phenomenon typical of the times. This month, he criticizes the new form of eugenics.

Policy

French intellectual provincialism

By Deirdre McCloskey · November 29, 2025

In her first column, American economist Deirdre McCloskey criticizes the rigidity of French intellectuals, who are statist and too inward-looking.

Literature

«Où s’adosse le ciel»

By Pascal Couchepin · 20 November 2025

In his column, former Federal Councillor Pascal Couchepin shares a book that has made a lasting impression on him. This month, he comments on the latest...

Policy

Why civil service is essential

By Marianne Grosjean · 13 November 2025

Journalist Marianne Grosjean sends out a message in each of her columns. This month, she praises the usefulness of civil service, also for women.

Society

Online presence, a quest for self

By Ralph Müller · 09 November 2025

Every month, youtuber Ralph Müller delivers his scathing analysis of a phenomenon typical of the times. This month, he delves...

World

«America's Suicide, what's next?

By Pascal Couchepin · 01 November 2025

In the light of François Heisbourg's hard-hitting essay, former Federal Councillor Pascal Couchepin ponders the future of the United States and of a world deprived of its tutelary power.

Society

Ralph Müller: The machine versus the spoken word

By Ralph Müller · 16 October 2025

Every month, youtuber Ralph Müller delivers his scathing analysis of a phenomenon typical of the times. This month, he tackles the challenges of artificial intelligence.