MISSION STATEMENT
01
To propose a credible alternative
approach, at a time when a large
portion of public opinion is tempted
by simple and populist solutions
while new political ideas struggle to
gain ground.
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To adopt a liberal approach in favor
of a clean break, taking steps toward
the ideal of an open society where
every individual can live and work with
a greater personal autonomy, and fulfill
his or her ambitions.
To embody and promote the
aspirations of a new generation, born
at the crossroads of the internet and the
end of full employment, represented in
our selection of experts, partners and
political interlocutors.
GenerationLibre is founded on the principles of the
liberal philosophy, promoting free market economy and
individual liberty.
We place a great deal of importance on our
independence: both financial independence (thanks to our
donors, who are mainly individuals) and political independence,
as we do not participate in party politics or electoral campaigns.
Strategy
Short term
Medium term
To devise a coherent, fully-costed reform program to win over
public opinion and convey our ideas on the political scene.
To become an established reference point in the French political
landscape capable of:
Setting the terms of the debate around major topics
Gathering scholars, journalists, politicians and other members
of civil society to achieve the common goal of an open society,
avoiding a top-down or paternalistic approach.
Content production
Significant studies undertaken in the traditional media and
discussed in the public sphere. Recent reports include:
A proposal of negative income tax
for France:
“ LIBER, income and freedom for all ”
Defusing threats on freedom of speech:
“ What can’t we say in today’s France? ”
Public spending cuts? It is possible:
“ The case of the UK ”
French public investments: market
distorsions and crowding out of the
private sector.
“ The example of the Banque Publique
d’Investissement (BPI) ”
Content production
Notes de GenerationLibre
Google: politics should stay away from competition law
State-ownership: the true figures
Open Data in the health sector
A european «self-employed status»
Alternatives to the common agricultural policy
Our action plan will include the following reforms:
Abolition of the public servants special status (in preparation)
Channeling households savings to the real economy (in preparation)
Moving towards a society of self-employment (future)
Restructuring the public debt (published)
Creating a universal income in the form
of a negative income tax (published)
Sphere of Influence
Twenty thousand visitors read our
analyses on our website.
Our work has triggered a large number of public debates on
Twitter and Facebook.
www.generationlibre.eu
Strong media presence of Gaspard Koenig, President of GenerationLibre, and regular media appearances by our experts:
National Media
Written press: Regular columns in l’Opinion, Les Echos, Le Figaro
and on Point.
Radio/TV : regular appearances on RTL (« On refait le monde »), RMC (« Carrément Bourdin ») and France 24 (« La semaine de l’éco »).
Sphere of Influence
International Press
International reach
Partner think-tanks worldwide: Centre for Policy Studies (England),
Cato Institute (United States), Unirule (China), Contraditorio
(Portugal), Lion Rock Institute (Hong Kong), Liberty Institute (India),
P.R.I.M.E (Pakistan), Solib (Romania).
Joint activities: organization of events such as the Margaret
Thatcher Liberty Conference in partnership with the Centre for
Policy Studies (June 2014); distribution of French versions of
research undertaken by international think tanks; regular contacts
to exchange ideas around our research themes.
Areas of influence: Atlas Network, Economic Freedom Network
(AFN) Asia, Mont Pelerin Society (MPS).
GenerationLibre now features in the world think-tank ranking
index, the Global Go-To Think-tank, in the category “Think
Tank to Watch,” and Gaspard Koenig, its president, appears in
many “40 under 40” rankings e.g., in Les Echos and Magazine
Décideur.
International reach
Worldwide representatives to promote our activities:
Building on the expertise of French citizens living overseas
via the “expat network.” This community will share good public
policy experiences that they have seen and experienced abroad.
Projects 2014 / 2015
01
Upcoming publication of two major studies:
Reforming the special status of the French civil service (October) Redirecting French household savings to the real economy
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Increasing our content output:
Moving toward more professional internal operations by hiring
a Research Director.
(November)
Gaining the ability to provide our contributors (who come from
the academic world as well as the private sector and senior civil
service) with financial rewards that reflect the fair value of their
work.
Implementing the «Expert’s Blog» where our experts can
provide analysis and comments on current affairs.
Projects 2014 / 2015
03
Structuring our parliamentary lobbying:
In order to foster the debate around reformist ideas, organize
regular meetings with Members of Parliament across the political
spectrum within the framework of a « Liberty Caucus ».
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Promoting our ideas to the wider public:
Raising our profile via social media, which is fertile ground
for GenerationLibre to gain influence through the sharing of
educational videos, interviews, targeted infographics and viral
content.
Strengthening support within the expatriate community.
Increasing the number of our public events, meetings and
debates to present our publications and discuss them with
experts, politicians, journalists and the wider public.
Our Team
Our Strategic Council
Jean-Marc Daniel (economist and professor),
Mathieu Laine (author and President of Altermind),
Philippe Manière (author and chief executive of Footprint),
Sophie Pedder (Paris bureau chief of The Economist),
Guy Sorman (economist and author).
Our network of experts:
Economists, philosophers, entrepreneurs,
professionals active in a range of sectors.
and
practicing
GenerationLibre’s experts review our publications, enhance the
focus of our research and regularly put pen to paper for us.
Our operations team:
Gaspard Koenig, President.
A graduate of the École Normale Supérieure in philosophy, Gaspard began his career as a teaching assistant before working for Christine Lagarde and at the
EBRD as a strategy advisor. In 2013, he founded GenerationLibre. Gaspard has also published a number of novels and essays and regularly appears in the media.
Delphine Granier, Analyst.
A graduate of Sciences Po in Paris, Delphine joined GenerationLibre on a full time basis in February 2014.
Edouard Fillias – Vice President in charge of fundraising.
A graduate of Sciences-Po and HEC Paris, he is a well-known liberal activist and author who now works as a digital entrepreneur.
Thibault Dornon – Vice President.
An alumnus of the École Normale Supérieure, Sciences-Po and the École Nationale de l’Administration, Thibault is a senior civil servant at the Court of Auditors.
Rafael Samuel Lajeunesse – Strategy.
A graduate of Wharton Business School and a former McKinsey consultant, Rafael advises in GenerationLibre development.
Olivia Pénichou – Communications.
A graduate of Sciences-Po, and a communications professional specializing in politics and business, Olivia is the founder of her own consultancy practice.
Thibault Danjou – International.
A graduate of Chicago University and an entrepreneur, Thibault expands GenerationLibre’s international reach from his base in Asia.
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CONTACT US
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