Switzerland

Seven underestimated facts about old age

By Max Frei · 05 January 2025

Seniors are a diverse group whose average characteristics are often misunderstood. Describing this category of the population more accurately is all the more urgent given that it now spans almost four decades.

Society

The 19th century: the rise of rebellious youth

By Antoine Lévêque · December 26, 2024

According to some historians of ideas, the 19th century marked a break with earlier times, when old age was still seen as a guarantee of experience and a role model for younger generations.

Society

Frédéric Taddeï: «People don't like debate anymore»

By Jonas Follonier · December 21, 2024

The host of the late cult TV show «Ce soir ou jamais», who takes over the helm of «Marianne» magazine on March 1, is publishing a series of volumes with Grasset, each listing what celebrities did at a particular age. Autumn meeting in Paris.

World

Young leaders, old pitfalls

By Pablo Sánchez · December 17, 2024

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.