Section: Policy
Should public schools be uniformed?

Should public schools be uniformed?

School uniforms have never been generalized in Swiss public schools, although they remain the norm in many countries. Between the desire to harmonize appearances and the desire to preserve diversity, should we take the plunge?
In praise of towers

In praise of towers

In Chicago, skyscrapers were born of an emergency: rebuilding after disaster and making every square meter a profitable investment. Today, Switzerland is facing its own housing crisis. Could the third-largest American metropolis serve as a model?
The Genevan who watches over the White House

The Genevan who watches over the White House

The United States is going through a period of deep division. As I strolled through the capital, my gaze came to rest on the statue of Albert Gallatin: the life of this Swiss man, forgotten in the country of his birth, offers a valuable lesson for today's America.