Blog Posts

On 2026-08-01

Solidarity and Cooperation

After the crisis, giving new momentum to citizen engagement.

By Dominique SOLAZZI

On 2026-07-26

Let’s Reinvent “Doing Together”

A credible path to renewing our collective governance practices.

By Dominique BÉNARD

On 2026-07-18

Negotiating is human

Restoring dialogue to ease tensions and strengthen our democratic institutions.

By Michel SEYRAT

On 2026-07-11

The 1901 Law

Celebrating 125 years of a foundational freedom shaping our democratic civic life.

By Roland DAVAL

On 2026-07-04

Cooperative Education

An essential approach for shaping citizens able to act and decide together.

By Francis JEANDRA

On 2026-06-27

FIFA World Cup

When sport reveals the true power of collective human intelligence.

By Michel SEYRAT

On 2026-06-20

GSEF Forum

ESS emerges as a global force in the issue 28 of Approches Coopératives.

By Dominique BÉNARD

On 2026-06-13

Honor to the Unknown Resisters

Against egocracies, only civic vigilance and cooperation can truly safeguard our shared freedoms.

By Michel SEYRAT

On 2026-06-06

Algorithms: what if we took back control?

Citizen‑driven tools show that transparent, cooperative digital systems can reclaim technological power.

By Dominique BÉNARD

On 2026-06-03

Cooperatives & Territorial Resilience

Cooperation shows its ability to strengthen long‑term economic and territorial resilience.

By Francis JEANDRA

On 2026-05-27

Cooperating to Learn

Learning through cooperation shows how collective intelligence deeply strengthens shared human knowledge.

By Michel SEYRAT

On 2026-05-23

Pentecost and Solidarity

How traditions and solidarity can strengthen lasting forms of civic cooperation.

By Francis JEANDRA

On 2026-05-14

Inclusive Education

School inclusion succeeds only when teams cooperate to support every learner together.

By Francis JEANDRA

On 2026-05-07

Towards an open democracy

Democratic cooperation strengthens citizen participation and limits the influence of extremist movements.

By Dominique BÉNARD

On 2026-04-30

Costly autocracy

France’s crisis shows how pyramidal power undermines stability, economic resilience and democratic trust.

By Dominique BÉNARD

On 2026-04-24

Facing Chatbots

ACollective intelligence shields society from the dangerous drift of unregulated AI chatbots.

By Dominique BÉNARD

On 2026-04-16

Cooperating to Create

Collective artistic actions show how cooperative creativity reconnects and revitalizes urban communities.

Par Michel SEYRAT

On 2026-04-14

Solve Global Problems

Global crises show that only determined cooperation can truly safeguard human development.

By Dominique BÉNARD

On 2026-04-04

Pesticides

Reducing pesticide exposure requires lasting cooperation across farming, communities and research.

By Francis JEANDRA

On 2026-04-04

The Battle for Knowledge

Wikipedia and Grokipedia, a choice between two worlds, the ideal of a global common good.

By Dominique BÉNARD

On 2026-04-04

Caravanes Association

How encounter and shared experience sustain meaningful international cooperation.

by Harry DROTZ, Founding President of Caravanes (R.N.A W86100182)
Photo : Francis JEANDRA, Secretary of the Association Caravanes

On 2026-04-01

EDVO & Minnesota Model

Two approaches reveal how cooperation supports lasting recovery in addiction treatment.

By Francis JEANDRA

On 2026-03-20

CrossFit Games 2026

How cooperation strengthens learning, resilience and athletic performance.

By Hugo JEANDRA

On 2026-03-17

Where are the pacifists?

Amid global chaos, the persistent call for peace remains our most human strength.

By Michel SEYRAT

On 2026-03-14

Religions of the Book

How the Abrahamic traditions illuminate an ancient legacy of solidarity and cooperation.

By Francis JEANDRA

On 2026-03-14

Local Participatory Democracy

Citizen lists show how local participation can sustainably revitalize democratic practice.

By Dominique BÉNARD

On 2026-02-27

Citizens’ Initiative Referendum

Exploring citizen‑driven change through the Constituent Citizens’ Initiative Referendum.

By Francis JEANDRA

On 2026-02-21

49.3: The French State grapples

Protecting childhood requires bold public choices genuinely committed to social fairness.

by Roland DAVAL & Dominique BÉNARD

On 2026-02-17

The 'Coop'

The Cooperative show how shared commerce builds genuine solidarity and lasting collective strength.

By Michel SEYRAT

On 2026-02-09

Participatory Municipalities

Municipal elections should foster genuine citizen co‑decision and sustained cooperative governance.

By Dominique BÉNARD

On 2026-02-08

Jeffrey Epstein's Case

How uncritical cooperation can quietly sustain long‑lasting structures of domination.

By Francis JEANDRA

On 2026-02-05

The American Dream

As national myths collapse, cooperative civic resistance becomes our most essential safeguard.

Sam WORTHINTON

On 2026-02-02

Democracy of Cooperation

A cooperative democratic alliance can rebuild civic trust and restore lasting political stability.

By Dominique BÉNARD

On 2026-01-29

Mark Carney

Cooperation among middle powers offers a humanist path to strengthen our shared future.

By Michel TISSIER

On 2026-01-23

Cultivate Zetetics!

Amid digital manipulation, cooperative critical thinking becomes an essential democratic safeguard.

By Dominique BÉNARD

On 2026-01-16

Competition or Cooperation

Collective intelligence reveals how cooperation drives lasting progress rooted in shared humanity.

By Dominique BÉNARD

On 2026-01-14

Hubris against Reason

Hubris endangers the world, yet cooperation remains humanity’s most reliable strength.

By Dominique BÉNARD

On 2026-01-04

Mitterrand versus Trump

The forces of spirit show how cooperation and freedom sustain a meaningful future.

By Michel SEYRAT

On 2025-12-29

Stop Synecdoches!

Simplified words distort reality; cooperative thinking encourages clearer and more accurate understanding.

By Michel SEYRAT

On 2025-12-11

Autocracy and kleptocracy

Autocratic alliances highlight the vital need to protect transparency and democratic cooperation.

By Dominique BÉNARD

On 2025-12-08

Meaning and counter-meaning

When words shift meaning, cooperation helps restore clarity and shared responsibility.

By Michel SEYRAT

On 2025-12-03

Aesop and the ChatGBT

Ancient stories still illuminate our choices and strengthen today’s cooperative spirit.

By Michel SEYRAT

On 2025-12-01

Decentralized Initiatives

Local initiatives show how cooperation can inspire genuinely sustainable responses to social challenges.

By Dominique BÉNARD

On 2025-11-27

Imperial temptations

Authoritarian excesses highlight the urgent need to uphold cooperation as a path to peace.

By Michel SEYRAT

On 2025-11-24

A thousand billion Dollars

Amid global excesses, cooperative values remain a vital anchor for shared humanity.

By Dominique BÉNARD

On 2025-11-19

Critical thinking

Strengthening critical thinking to understand, collaborate and resist today’s misinformation pressures.

by Francis JEANDRA & Dominique BÉNARD

On 2025-11-16

GSEF Forum

A global forum which highlights the collective strength of social economy centered on people.

by Dominique LESAFFRE & Dominique BÉNARD

On 2025-11-10

Economy & Resilience

Collaborative initiatives reveal how human‑centered economics sustainably strengthens communities across diverse regions.

by Dominique LESAFFRE & Dominique BÉNARD

Solidarity & Cooperation: From Crisis to Long-Term Action

On 2026-08-01

Solidarity and Cooperation

After the crisis, giving new momentum to citizen engagement.

By Dominique SOLAZZI

On 2026-07-26

Let’s Reinvent “Doing Together”

A credible path to renewing our collective governance practices.

By Dominique BÉNARD

Negotiation: Human Dialogue & Cooperation - Cooperative Review

On 2026-07-18

Negotiating is human

Restoring dialogue to ease tensions and strengthen our democratic institutions.

By Michel SEYRAT

1901 Law: 125 Years of French Freedom of Association

On 2026-07-11

The 1901 Law

Celebrating 125 years of a foundational freedom shaping our democratic civic life.

By Roland DAVAL

On 2026-07-04

Cooperative Education

An essential approach for shaping citizens able to act and decide together.

By Francis JEANDRA

World Cup: Collective Intelligence, Fervour & Global Stage

On 2026-06-27

FIFA World Cup

When sport reveals the true power of collective human intelligence.

By Michel SEYRAT

On 2026-06-20

GSEF Forum

ESS emerges as a global force in the issue 28 of Approches Coopératives.

By Dominique BÉNARD

Honoring Unknown Resisters: A Call to Defy Egocracy

On 2026-06-13

Honor to the Unknown Resisters

Against egocracies, only civic vigilance and cooperation can truly safeguard our shared freedoms.

By Michel SEYRAT

Algorithms: Reclaim Power with Cooperative Digital Tools

On 2026-06-06

Algorithms: what if we took back control?

Citizen‑driven tools show that transparent, cooperative digital systems can reclaim technological power.

By Dominique BÉNARD

Cooperative Resilience: Strengthening Local Territories

On 2026-06-03

Cooperatives & Territorial Resilience

Cooperation shows its ability to strengthen long‑term economic and territorial resilience.

By Francis JEANDRA

Cooperate to Learn: Education, Skills, Life & AI

On 2026-05-27

Cooperating to Learn

Learning through cooperation shows how collective intelligence deeply strengthens shared human knowledge.

By Michel SEYRAT

Pentecost & Solidarity: Cooperative Values in Action

On 2026-05-23

Pentecost and Solidarity

How traditions and solidarity can strengthen lasting forms of civic cooperation.

By Francis JEANDRA

On 2026-05-14

Inclusive Education

School inclusion succeeds only when teams cooperate to support every learner together.

By Francis JEANDRA

Towards Open Democracy: Cooperation & Trust

On 2026-05-07

Towards an open democracy

Democratic cooperation strengthens citizen participation and limits the influence of extremist movements.

By Dominique BÉNARD

Autocracy's Cost: France's Political Instability & Cooperation

On 2026-04-30

Costly autocracy

France’s crisis shows how pyramidal power undermines stability, economic resilience and democratic trust.

By Dominique BÉNARD

On 2026-04-24

Facing Chatbots

ACollective intelligence shields society from the dangerous drift of unregulated AI chatbots.

By Dominique BÉNARD

On 2026-04-16

Cooperating to Create

Collective artistic actions show how cooperative creativity reconnects and revitalizes urban communities.

Par Michel SEYRAT

Global Problems: Cooperation Over Competition for Solutions

On 2026-04-14

Solve Global Problems

Global crises show that only determined cooperation can truly safeguard human development.

By Dominique BÉNARD

On 2026-04-04

Pesticides

Reducing pesticide exposure requires lasting cooperation across farming, communities and research.

By Francis JEANDRA

Knowledge Battle: Wikipedia vs Grokipedia, Cooperative vs AI

On 2026-04-04

The Battle for Knowledge

Wikipedia and Grokipedia, a choice between two worlds, the ideal of a global common good.

By Dominique BÉNARD

On 2026-04-04

Caravanes Association

How encounter and shared experience sustain meaningful international cooperation.

by Harry DROTZ, Founding President of Caravanes (R.N.A W86100182)
Photo : Francis JEANDRA, Secretary of the Association Caravanes

On 2026-04-01

EDVO & Minnesota Model

Two approaches reveal how cooperation supports lasting recovery in addiction treatment.

By Francis JEANDRA

On 2026-03-20

CrossFit Games 2026

How cooperation strengthens learning, resilience and athletic performance.

By Hugo JEANDRA

On 2026-03-17

Where are the pacifists?

Amid global chaos, the persistent call for peace remains our most human strength.

By Michel SEYRAT

Cooperation: The Ancient Wisdom of Abrahamic Faiths

On 2026-03-14

Religions of the Book

How the Abrahamic traditions illuminate an ancient legacy of solidarity and cooperation.

By Francis JEANDRA

Local Democracy: Citizen Lists Movement & 2026 Elections

On 2026-03-14

Local Participatory Democracy

Citizen lists show how local participation can sustainably revitalize democratic practice.

By Dominique BÉNARD

Constituent RIC: Direct Democracy, Risks & Cooperation

On 2026-02-27

Citizens’ Initiative Referendum

Exploring citizen‑driven change through the Constituent Citizens’ Initiative Referendum.

By Francis JEANDRA

On 2026-02-21

49.3: The French State grapples

Protecting childhood requires bold public choices genuinely committed to social fairness.

by Roland DAVAL & Dominique BÉNARD

Cooperative Spirit: Post-War Solidarity & Renewal

On 2026-02-17

The 'Coop'

The Cooperative show how shared commerce builds genuine solidarity and lasting collective strength.

By Michel SEYRAT

On 2026-02-09

Participatory Municipalities

Municipal elections should foster genuine citizen co‑decision and sustained cooperative governance.

By Dominique BÉNARD

Epstein Case: Injustice, Cooperation & Accountability

On 2026-02-08

Jeffrey Epstein's Case

How uncritical cooperation can quietly sustain long‑lasting structures of domination.

By Francis JEANDRA

Cooperative approaches: critical analysis of power and democracy

On 2026-02-05

The American Dream

As national myths collapse, cooperative civic resistance becomes our most essential safeguard.

Sam WORTHINTON

On 2026-02-02

Democracy of Cooperation

A cooperative democratic alliance can rebuild civic trust and restore lasting political stability.

By Dominique BÉNARD

On 2026-01-29

Mark Carney

Cooperation among middle powers offers a humanist path to strengthen our shared future.

By Michel TISSIER

Cultivating Zetetics: Fight Fake News & Boost Critical Thinking

On 2026-01-23

Cultivate Zetetics!

Amid digital manipulation, cooperative critical thinking becomes an essential democratic safeguard.

By Dominique BÉNARD

Cooperation vs Competition: Collective Intelligence for Progress

On 2026-01-16

Competition or Cooperation

Collective intelligence reveals how cooperation drives lasting progress rooted in shared humanity.

By Dominique BÉNARD

On 2026-01-14

Hubris against Reason

Hubris endangers the world, yet cooperation remains humanity’s most reliable strength.

By Dominique BÉNARD

Mitterrand vs Trump: Spirit of Cooperation & Resilience

On 2026-01-04

Mitterrand versus Trump

The forces of spirit show how cooperation and freedom sustain a meaningful future.

By Michel SEYRAT

Synecdoches: Misleading Language & Hidden Truths

On 2025-12-29

Stop Synecdoches!

Simplified words distort reality; cooperative thinking encourages clearer and more accurate understanding.

By Michel SEYRAT

Autocracy & Kleptocracy: Putin's Regime & Global Threats

On 2025-12-11

Autocracy and kleptocracy

Autocratic alliances highlight the vital need to protect transparency and democratic cooperation.

By Dominique BÉNARD

Truth, Freedom, Aggression: When Words Change Sides

On 2025-12-08

Meaning and counter-meaning

When words shift meaning, cooperation helps restore clarity and shared responsibility.

By Michel SEYRAT

Aesop's Lesson: Critical Thinking with ChatGPT & AI

On 2025-12-03

Aesop and the ChatGBT

Ancient stories still illuminate our choices and strengthen today’s cooperative spirit.

By Michel SEYRAT

On 2025-12-01

Decentralized Initiatives

Local initiatives show how cooperation can inspire genuinely sustainable responses to social challenges.

By Dominique BÉNARD

On 2025-11-27

Imperial temptations

Authoritarian excesses highlight the urgent need to uphold cooperation as a path to peace.

By Michel SEYRAT

On 2025-11-24

A thousand billion Dollars

Amid global excesses, cooperative values remain a vital anchor for shared humanity.

By Dominique BÉNARD

On 2025-11-19

Critical thinking

Strengthening critical thinking to understand, collaborate and resist today’s misinformation pressures.

by Francis JEANDRA & Dominique BÉNARD

On 2025-11-16

GSEF Forum

A global forum which highlights the collective strength of social economy centered on people.

by Dominique LESAFFRE & Dominique BÉNARD

On 2025-11-10

Economy & Resilience

Collaborative initiatives reveal how human‑centered economics sustainably strengthens communities across diverse regions.

by Dominique LESAFFRE & Dominique BÉNARD