Sociologist Dominique Méda on the 'lessons of Lionel Jospin and Jürgen Habermas'
- Posted on April 6, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
As France prepares for the 2027 presidential election, political theorist Dominique Méda advocates for drawing inspiration from two influential figures: former Prime Minister Lionel Jospin, known for his commitment to dignified governance, and German philosopher Jürgen Habermas, whose theories on democratic deliberation and European integration remain profoundly relevant. Their combined legacies offer valuable frameworks for reimagining contemporary political discourse and strengthening democratic institutions.
Sociologist Dominique Méda on the 'lessons of Lionel Jospin and Jürgen Habermas'
COLUMN. As the race for the 2027 French presidential election gets underway, the former prime minister, a champion of solemnity in politics, and the German philosopher, a leading thinker on democratic Europe, should serve as sources of inspiration, writes the researcher in her column.
