Bernard Cassen
Bernard Cassen was a prominent French journalist and activist, best known as a co-founder of the anti-globalization organization Attac in 1998, serving as its president until 2002. He worked for the newspaper Le Monde beginning in 1967 and later became the director of Le Monde Diplomatique from 1996 to 2008. Cassen was a key figure in the establishment of the World Social Forum in 2001, which aimed to provide an alternative to the World Economic Forum in Davos. His writings often focused on themes such as protectionism, European policy, anti-liberal critique, and Latin America. Born in Paris in 1937, he was known for his critical stance against financial capitalism and neoliberalism, and he is remembered for his contributions to leftist thought and activism. Cassen passed away recently, drawing tributes from figures like Jean-Luc Mélenchon and Aurélie Trouvé, who highlighted his significant impact on the anti-globalization movement.
Born on Jun 12, 1937 (88 years old)
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Bernard Cassen was a co-founder of the anti-globalization association Attac and former director general of Le Monde diplomatique.
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Bernard Cassen was a co-founder of the anti-globalization association Attac and served as its honorary president.
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