Franck Biancheri
1961-2012

Franck Biancheri

Political thinker acting for Europe in the service of its citizens.
Without him yesterday, no Erasmus today.

« Antidemocratic and xenophobic forces of Europe have always been attracted by the European unity dream, the mystic of the imperial Rome»
(FB - 1998)
" Being a citizen is a voluntary act "
(FB - 2009)
"Thinking about the future only makes sense if it is aimed at improving one’s thinking about the present and about the trends at work"
(FB - 1998)
"The European project is not a dream, but a hope. It is rooted in rationality, which is not the case with dreams. We Europeans have seen our dreams end in nightmares too often not to be suspicious."
(FB - 2005)
"The strength of a network is judged at the information level of the weakest link, or more precisely the link furthest from the centre of the network."
(FB - 2004)
"Europe's destiny is escaping the two "Greats" and it will come knocking on the door of the Europeans."
(FB - 1989)
"The history of Europe is a bit like a multifaceted diamond. Everyone sees the same diamond... but no one sees exactly the same facets."
(FB - E-storia project, 2004)
"Let us dare the future as the founding fathers of Europe did"
(FB - "From EU to Euroland", 2001)
"The European citizenship can not be decreed. The European citizen can only be born..."
(FB - 1992)
"Every state is a minority in the EU. In any case, let’s not forget that if all our states went into building the EU it is because they all felt too small to face alone both their future and the rest of the world."
(FB - 2003)
"From a single (EU) Currency to a single (EU) Citizenship. The euro is only an instrument."
(FB - 1997)
"An empire is always providing platforms where conflicts and wars prolife­rate... an empire needs enemies, whilst a Community requires partners."
(FB - 1992)
"Europe’s history has taught us that dreams and nightmares are the two faces of the same coin"
(FB - “Europe is Peace” 2006)
"Everybody wants to have a successful enlargement whereas it is a successful enlarged EU which is important."
(FB - 2002)
"It is clear that the existing national political parties can not serve two masters: national and European."
(FB - IDE, 1989)
"It takes teamwork to make Europe move forward."
(FB - 2005)
"There is nothing like one European. The European is a team of Europeans... the only way we can imagine a European, it is a team of people from different countries, not a single man or woman."
(FB - Enschede (NL) 2012)
"On the horizon with a heaven of freedom and a land of responsibility, this is perhaps the soul of Europe."
(FB - 1992)
"The future challenge for the European project is not about Europe anymore, it is about the Europeans."
(FB - 2005)
"The more Brussels speaks English, the less Brussels understands the Europeans"
(FB - 2004)
"Occupy the Future of Europe!"
("What do YOU want as a future for AEGEE?" Franck Biancheri at the 2012 Agora in Enschede)
"To combine new technologies and democratic principles to succeed in the entry of European integration in the 21st century or e-democracy at the service of Euro-democracy"
(FB - EUSV, 2001)
"In the years 00 of the 21st century, democratization can only take place in the perspective of the democratic election of a European executive that remains to be invented."
(FB - EUSV, 2001)
"We must build the European Community, otherwise Europe will soon be culturally Americanised, politically Finlandised and technologically Japanised"
EGEE I, 1984

“Representation NEEDS participation: European elections” – Salerno (Italy), April, 13/14/15-2018. (AEGEE-Salerno, Franck Biancheri Award 2018)“Representation NEEDS participation: European elections” à Salerno (Italie) les 13/14/15 Avril 2018. (AEGEE-Salerno, Franck Biancheri Award 2018)

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“Representation needs participation: European elections” on 13th-15th April in Salerno (Italy)

AEGEE-SALERNO & AEGEE-EUROPE CIVIC EDUCATION GROUP

On 07.02.2018 the European Parliament lost the chance to make our ballots European, meaning that there will be no establishment of transnational lists for future European elections. What just happened is disappointing and a huge opportunity waste!

The European Union plays a large role in its citizens lives. Many of the discussed topics, like austerity, migration or unemployment, and of the laws made directly impact the life of everyday people. But where are these discussions and decisions happening? How can the European citizens influence them? Is voting a method of choice?

If you want these questions to be answered and you want to discuss their answers then the conference “Representation needs participation: European elections” in Salerno (Italy) on 13th-15th April, is the right place for you to go! AEGEE-Salerno in collaboration with the CEWG and supported by Association des Amis de Franck Biancheri is delighted to offer you this event for important current discussions about the European election system.

For three days the participants will have the chance to learn about different kinds of electoral systems in Europe, reflect about their advantages and disadvantages aided by qualified experts and through interactive sessions. The focus will be on pan-european party elections as an alternative to the current system. This year the proposal to introduce pan-european parties at European elections was made by Emmanuel Macron, the French president. Could this be a way to make the european elections more interesting and even more relevant for citizens? And how should it be done exactly?

We are delighted to offer you this event for important current discussions about the European election system. For three days you will have the chance to learn about different kinds of electoral systems in Europe, reflect about their advantages and disadvantages aided by qualified experts and through interactive sessions. The focus will be on pan-european party elections as an alternative to the current system.

This year the proposal to introduce pan-european parties at European elections was made by Emmanuel Macron, the French president. Could this be a way to make the European elections more interesting and even more relevant for citizens? And how should it be done exactly?

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Join! “Representation Needs Participation: European elections“ on 13th-15th April!

Erasmus Università degli Studi di Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II,132 – 84084 Fisciano (SA) – Salerno, Italy

Apply and find out here: franckbiancherisalerno@gmail.com

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Programme:

Friday: 13.4.2018

15:00-15:30 Opening ceremony
15:30-16:00 Introductory Lecture
16:00-17:30 Parallel Workshops (I) – Current election system in europe
18:00-19:15 The current situation in Italy after the elections (speech and discussion)
19:15.19:45 Quiz on AEGEE and Franck Biancheri

Saturday 14.4.2018

9:00-9:10 introduction to the day
9:10-13:00 Simulation Game
14:30-15:30 speech: Vision of Franck Biancheri on trans-european elections
15:30-17:00 Parallel Workshop (II): Alternatives to the current election system
17:30-19:30 Panel Discussion: “How can the current election system in europe be changed for the better?”

Sunday 15.4.2018

9:00-9:10 introduction to the day
9:10-11:10 Workshops (III): Drafting of ideas for future changes
11:40-12:10 AEGEE projects presentation
13:45-15:30 Lecture and fishbowl discussion of drafted ideas: What will be the impacts of changes in the election system?
15:30-16:00 Closing Ceremony

Note: changes in the program and times are possible.

“Representation needs participation: European elections” du 13 au 15 Avril à Salerno (Italie)

AEGEE-SALERNO & AEGEE-EUROPE CIVIC EDUCATION GROUP

On 07.02.2018 the European Parliament lost the chance to make our ballots European, meaning that there will be no establishment of transnational lists for future European elections. What just happened is disappointing and a huge opportunity waste!

The European Union plays a large role in its citizens lives. Many of the discussed topics, like austerity, migration or unemployment, and of the laws made directly impact the life of everyday people. But where are these discussions and decisions happening? How can the European citizens influence them? Is voting a method of choice?

If you want these questions to be answered and you want to discuss their answers then the conference “Representation needs participation: European elections” in Salerno (Italy) on 13th-15th April, is the right place for you to go! AEGEE-Salerno in collaboration with the CEWG and supported by Association des Amis de Franck Biancheri is delighted to offer you this event for important current discussions about the European election system.

For three days the participants will have the chance to learn about different kinds of electoral systems in Europe, reflect about their advantages and disadvantages aided by qualified experts and through interactive sessions. The focus will be on pan-european party elections as an alternative to the current system. This year the proposal to introduce pan-european parties at European elections was made by Emmanuel Macron, the French president. Could this be a way to make the european elections more interesting and even more relevant for citizens? And how should it be done exactly?

We are delighted to offer you this event for important current discussions about the European election system. For three days you will have the chance to learn about different kinds of electoral systems in Europe, reflect about their advantages and disadvantages aided by qualified experts and through interactive sessions. The focus will be on pan-european party elections as an alternative to the current system.

This year the proposal to introduce pan-european parties at European elections was made by Emmanuel Macron, the French president. Could this be a way to make the European elections more interesting and even more relevant for citizens? And how should it be done exactly?

Pour participer à la conférence renseignez-vous sur la page facebook “Representation Needs Participation: European elections“ ou contactez les équipes ici: franckbiancherisalerno@gmail.com

L’image contient peut-être : texte

Programme:

Friday: 13.4.2018

15:00-15:30 Opening ceremony
15:30-16:00 Introductory Lecture
16:00-17:30 Parallel Workshops (I) – Current election system in europe
18:00-19:15 The current situation in Italy after the elections (speech and discussion)
19:15.19:45 Quiz on AEGEE and Franck Biancheri

Saturday 14.4.2018

9:00-9:10 introduction to the day
9:10-13:00 Simulation Game
14:30-15:30 speech: Vision of Franck Biancheri on trans-european elections
15:30-17:00 Parallel Workshop (II): Alternatives to the current election system
17:30-19:30 Panel Discussion: “How can the current election system in europe be changed for the better?”

Sunday 15.4.2018

9:00-9:10 introduction to the day
9:10-11:10 Workshops (III): Drafting of ideas for future changes
11:40-12:10 AEGEE projects presentation
13:45-15:30 Lecture and fishbowl discussion of drafted ideas: What will be the impacts of changes in the election system?
15:30-16:00 Closing Ceremony

Note: changes in the program and times are possible.

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« Antidemocratic and xenophobic forces of Europe have always been attracted by the European unity dream, the mystic of the imperial Rome»
(FB - 1998)
" Being a citizen is a voluntary act "
(FB - 2009)
"Thinking about the future only makes sense if it is aimed at improving one’s thinking about the present and about the trends at work"
(FB - 1998)
"The European project is not a dream, but a hope. It is rooted in rationality, which is not the case with dreams. We Europeans have seen our dreams end in nightmares too often not to be suspicious."
(FB - 2005)
"The strength of a network is judged at the information level of the weakest link, or more precisely the link furthest from the centre of the network."
(FB - 2004)
"Europe's destiny is escaping the two "Greats" and it will come knocking on the door of the Europeans."
(FB - 1989)
"The history of Europe is a bit like a multifaceted diamond. Everyone sees the same diamond... but no one sees exactly the same facets."
(FB - E-storia project, 2004)
"Let us dare the future as the founding fathers of Europe did"
(FB - "From EU to Euroland", 2001)
"The European citizenship can not be decreed. The European citizen can only be born..."
(FB - 1992)
"Every state is a minority in the EU. In any case, let’s not forget that if all our states went into building the EU it is because they all felt too small to face alone both their future and the rest of the world."
(FB - 2003)
"From a single (EU) Currency to a single (EU) Citizenship. The euro is only an instrument."
(FB - 1997)
"An empire is always providing platforms where conflicts and wars prolife­rate... an empire needs enemies, whilst a Community requires partners."
(FB - 1992)
"Europe’s history has taught us that dreams and nightmares are the two faces of the same coin"
(FB - “Europe is Peace” 2006)
"Everybody wants to have a successful enlargement whereas it is a successful enlarged EU which is important."
(FB - 2002)
"It is clear that the existing national political parties can not serve two masters: national and European."
(FB - IDE, 1989)
"It takes teamwork to make Europe move forward."
(FB - 2005)
"There is nothing like one European. The European is a team of Europeans... the only way we can imagine a European, it is a team of people from different countries, not a single man or woman."
(FB - Enschede (NL) 2012)
"On the horizon with a heaven of freedom and a land of responsibility, this is perhaps the soul of Europe."
(FB - 1992)
"The future challenge for the European project is not about Europe anymore, it is about the Europeans."
(FB - 2005)
"The more Brussels speaks English, the less Brussels understands the Europeans"
(FB - 2004)
"Occupy the Future of Europe!"
("What do YOU want as a future for AEGEE?" Franck Biancheri at the 2012 Agora in Enschede)
"To combine new technologies and democratic principles to succeed in the entry of European integration in the 21st century or e-democracy at the service of Euro-democracy"
(FB - EUSV, 2001)
"In the years 00 of the 21st century, democratization can only take place in the perspective of the democratic election of a European executive that remains to be invented."
(FB - EUSV, 2001)
"We must build the European Community, otherwise Europe will soon be culturally Americanised, politically Finlandised and technologically Japanised"
EGEE I, 1984
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