Is Merit Still Relevant? Two Incidents That Made Me Question the Foundations of European Society

Lately, I’ve been asking myself a difficult question: does merit still matter? What triggered this reflection were two separate incidents that, at first glance, might appear unrelated. But when I looked more closely, they revealed something deeply unsettling about the structural logic of certain systems in Europe. particularly how status, privilege, and identity can often … Continue reading Is Merit Still Relevant? Two Incidents That Made Me Question the Foundations of European Society

J’ai mangé une bouchée de temps vert

Dès que l’assiette a été posée devant moi, j’ai compris que ce n’était pas simplement un plat. C’était une saison condensée, l’été, figé un matin, puis lentement décongelé sous la lumière douce de l’après-midi. Je baisse les yeux. Le filet de maquereau, finement grillé, portait sur sa peau cette fine cicatrice sombre du feu. Pas … Continue reading J’ai mangé une bouchée de temps vert

Between Governance and Innovation: A Tale of Two Approaches to Digital Finance

What the White House Sees (and Europe Misses): A Blueprint for Financial Power In July 2025, the White House released a 166 page report titled Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology. Far from a technical policy memo, it represents a full institutional blueprint. Based on Executive Order 14178, it spans legislation, regulation, banking reform, … Continue reading Between Governance and Innovation: A Tale of Two Approaches to Digital Finance