Talks · 23 May 2026Neo-fascism and the ideology of desire: is Michel Clouscard still relevant?- 20:15A Maoist in 68, now second-in-command at the MEDEF, he wants to put an end to Gaullo-communism and the achievements of the CNR.
Kessler
Appears in 6 videos · 7 passages, 1 of them in depth.
Summary
Dominique Pagani mentions Denis Kessler almost always in connection with Michel Clouscard, and in particular with Néo-fascisme et idéologie du désir. He always presents him in the same way: a former Maoist who became number two of the MEDEF and wanted to do away with the programme of the National Council of the Resistance (CNR)12. He cites him alongside Daniel Cohn-Bendit, as another example of a former activist of 19683. In the afterword devoted to Lordon, he speaks of a "Maoist elected to the top of the MEDEF". For him, this move from Maoism to the leadership of the employers' organisation, together with this wish to roll back the gains of the CNR, confirms Clouscard's analysis4. In 2026, he specifies that Kessler was targeting both "Gaullo-communism" and the achievements of the CNR5. From 2012 to 2026 the wording changes little: Kessler is an example that comes up often, but he does not analyse his writings closely.
- 1Radio Galère: Michel Clouscard (1)6 Jul 2012 · 7:36
- 2#4 Neo-fascism and the ideology of desire: on the thought of M. Clouscard26 Sept 2014 · 32:52
- 3Radio Galère: Michel Clouscard (1)6 Jul 2012 · 12:21
- 4With Clouscard2 Aug 2016 · 9:31
- 5Neo-fascism and the ideology of desire: is Michel Clouscard still relevant?23 May 2026 · 20:15
Summary produced automatically from 8 of the passages below, to be reviewed; the numbers link to the moment in the session.
Who is this?
Denis Kessler (25 March 1952 – 9 June 2023) was a French businessman. He served as the chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer of SCOR SE from 2002 until his death. Prior to this, he served as vice-chairman of MEDEF and CEO of AXA.
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Talks · 23 May 2026Neo-fascism and the ideology of desire: is Michel Clouscard still relevant?
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Series · 2 Aug 2016With Clouscard- 9:31A former Maoist turned head of the MEDEF, he wants to do away with the gains of the CNR, which confirms Clouscard.
Series · 25 Dec 2014K for Karl- 7:01Former Maoist, number two at MEDEF, who wanted to put an end to the CNR program.
Series · 26 Sept 2014#4 Neo-fascism and the ideology of desire: on the thought of M. Clouscard- 32:52Former Maoist, number two at MEDEF, who wants to be done with the CNR program.
Series · 6 Jul 2012Radio Galère: Michel Clouscard (1)