Are we too nice to dictators?

By France Culture Authoritarian regimes account for nearly a third of global GDP. Robust economies, robust regimes… why are dictators unstoppable? On Saturday, March 26, in Warsaw, a short, improvised line from Joe Biden hit the mark: “For God’s sake, this...

Democracy taught to children

Early Lessons in Democracy: How Swiss Children Embrace Civic Education A segment from the Swiss television news on June 12, 2021, showcases how three-year-old children learn about democracy through playful activities in their nursery. This innovative approach to...

Gifts of life save lives

Inès, a friend of the young citizens, has leukemia. The young citizens then set out to explore the human body to understand what this disease is and why the gift of life is essential to treating it. This 2-minute educational video is intended to expand on the work...

Populisms

What is populism? Is this a plural phenomenon? What are its driving forces? Shaken for several decades by populist currents, is Switzerland inspiring movement among its European neighbors? And what fate awaits populist leaders once they gain power? Source:...