After a long career as the face of political journalism in French-speaking Switzerland, Alain Rebetez tells the Helvetians all about France, as Tamedia's Paris correspondent. Five years after his arrival, we take stock of his mission and the differences between the two countries.
Systemic racism« is rife in Switzerland. At least, that's the view of the Swiss Confederation, which has published a report on the subject. According to Olivier Delacrétaz, editor of »La Nation«, the effects of this postulate, which is not based on any evidence, could be counter-productive.
Founder of the journal Commentaire, notably with Raymond Aron, Pierre Manent was for many years director of studies at EHESS. Now retired, the philosopher continues his rich intellectual work. We meet to discuss his latest essay, «Pascal et la proposition chrétienne».
Professor of History at the University of Geneva, Irène Hermann specializes in Swiss neutrality. Although neutrality is under particular scrutiny today, it has never been unambiguous for the historian, who demystifies it in the light of the past. Interview.
Vivek Ramaswamy is one of the best-known opponents of the new corporate moralism. The entrepreneur and candidate in the 2024 US election explains the economic reasons for the triumph of identity politics in the US.
A well-known Geneva writer and politician, Jean Romain was for many years a teacher, notably of philosophy. In 2001, he wrote «Lettre ouverte à ceux qui croient encore en l'école» (Open letter to those who still believe in school), and today shares his vision of an institution he knows well.
Schools are the focus of much debate. Vincent Peillon, Minister of National Education from 2012 to 2014 under President François Hollande, details his vision for this important institution of the Republic - a vision that has been the subject of fierce criticism.
Enarque, avocat de la liberté, militaire, écrivain. François Sureau a vécu mille vies. Elu à l’Académie française en 2020, le voilà immortel. Rencontre autour de son ouvrage Un an dans la forêt, qui s’intéresse à Blaise Cendrars, l’écrivain bourlingueur suisse.
Founder of the Forum for a Progressive Islam, Tunisian-born Zurich essayist Saïda Keller-Messahli is concerned about the presence of Islamism in Switzerland and Europe, even in state and international bodies. Interview.