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

Marianne Ranke Cormier

Luis Alvarado Martinez (ES), “you allowed us to be able to, today, have a choice.”Luis Alvarado Martinez (ES), “you allowed us to be able to, today, have a choice.”

In memoriam 2017 /

Luis Alvarado Martinez (ES), President of the European Youth Forum, Former President of AEGEE/European Student’s Forum, Young European of the Year 2013 “Thank you Franck for providing an entire generation for the opportunities which previous generations could only dream off. Thank you for allowing us to experience, live, breathe and fall in love with the […]

Luis Alvarado Martinez (ES), “you allowed us to be able to, today, have a choice.”Luis Alvarado Martinez (ES), “you allowed us to be able to, today, have a choice.” Read More »

Georgeta Grama Moldovan (RO), “A Tribute to Franck Biancheri, main contributor to the adoption of the Erasmus Programme”Georgeta Grama Moldovan (RO), “A Tribute to Franck Biancheri, main contributor to the adoption of the Erasmus Programme”

In memoriam 2017 /

It is an honour to be invited to pay tribute to Franck Biancheri. He was an exceptional and gifted man, who never lost his capacity to believe in a better world, nor to inspire others with this trust he had. I admired and respected him for his energy and commitment to others, and especially for

Georgeta Grama Moldovan (RO), “A Tribute to Franck Biancheri, main contributor to the adoption of the Erasmus Programme”Georgeta Grama Moldovan (RO), “A Tribute to Franck Biancheri, main contributor to the adoption of the Erasmus Programme” Read More »

Yannick Le-Ny, “Ni gloire, ni honneur, travaillant dans l’ombre, juste à chercher des solutions pour orienter l’humanité vers les bonnes solutions”Yannick Le-Ny, “Ni gloire, ni honneur, travaillant dans l’ombre, juste à chercher des solutions pour orienter l’humanité vers les bonnes solutions”

In memoriam 2017 /

Récemment je pensais à lui en voyant des images d’anciens étudiants ERASMUS dans le tunnel du grand tapis roulant entre les arrêts des lignes de Metro comme la 12 et les escalators qui mènent aux quais des grandes lignes TGV. Et pour cette grande exposition affichée sur le mur de ce tunnel, il me semble

Yannick Le-Ny, “Ni gloire, ni honneur, travaillant dans l’ombre, juste à chercher des solutions pour orienter l’humanité vers les bonnes solutions”Yannick Le-Ny, “Ni gloire, ni honneur, travaillant dans l’ombre, juste à chercher des solutions pour orienter l’humanité vers les bonnes solutions” Read More »

Ralf Pichler (DE), “I hope the time for Francks visions is yet to come.”Ralf Pichler (DE), “I hope the time for Francks visions is yet to come.”

In memoriam 2017 /

Ralf Pichler bei den Newropeans2009 Ralf Pichler on the German list as candidate for Newrop2009 Ralf Pichler bei den Newropeans2009 Ralf Pichler on the German list as candidate for Newrop2009

Ralf Pichler (DE), “I hope the time for Francks visions is yet to come.”Ralf Pichler (DE), “I hope the time for Francks visions is yet to come.” Read More »

#CitizensRoute – First e-Café Debate: Looking at the Catalan crisis from a European angle – 6th November 2017#CitizensRoute – Premier e-café débat: Regarder la crise catalane sous un angle européen – 6 novembre 2017

Activités, Réseau Franck Biancheri /

[divider]The #CitizensRoute initiates its first e-Café debate! You are cordially invited to join us for an online public debate on Monday, November 6th at 18.00[divider] The objective is to mobilise the organisational and political network of partners on burning issues, to create a dynamic debate around the #CitizensRoute ! Topic and format “Looking at the Catalan

#CitizensRoute – First e-Café Debate: Looking at the Catalan crisis from a European angle – 6th November 2017#CitizensRoute – Premier e-café débat: Regarder la crise catalane sous un angle européen – 6 novembre 2017 Read More »

The 6th of October 2004 : The Day that the European Commission Torpedoes the Future Constitution -Franck Biancheri (2004)6 Octobre 2004 : le jour où la Commission européenne torpilla l’adoption de la future constitution -Franck Biancheri (2004)

Archives Franck Biancheri /

… in fine, we can say on the 6 th  of October that, because of the probable positive report on Turkey, the Commission will be responsible for “killing” the project that was the European Constitution. The ultimate irony being that Turkey will still not enter the European Union for decades to come![divider] Initially the title

The 6th of October 2004 : The Day that the European Commission Torpedoes the Future Constitution -Franck Biancheri (2004)6 Octobre 2004 : le jour où la Commission européenne torpilla l’adoption de la future constitution -Franck Biancheri (2004) Read More »

Response to the Iran/US Crisis – Proposal for an EU Policy: Act now to control the global nuclear risk today and tomorrow (Franck Biancheri, 2006)Réponse à la Crise Iran/Usa – Proposition d’une politique pour l’Union européenne: Agir maintenant pour maîtriser le risque nucléaire global aujourd’hui et demain (Franck Biancheri, 2006)

Archives Franck Biancheri /

This proposal results from the central objective of democratising the EU, and hence giving European citizens a say on crucial subjects, such as this one, which touch all of them collectively. This motion sets out to achieve the objectives of peace and collective prosperity that are at the heart of the European project for the

Response to the Iran/US Crisis – Proposal for an EU Policy: Act now to control the global nuclear risk today and tomorrow (Franck Biancheri, 2006)Réponse à la Crise Iran/Usa – Proposition d’une politique pour l’Union européenne: Agir maintenant pour maîtriser le risque nucléaire global aujourd’hui et demain (Franck Biancheri, 2006) Read More »

“European citizenship, how?” Marie-Hélène Caillol & Giorgio Clarotti on Radio Lingvistika (03/10/2017)“La citoyenneté européenne, comment?” Marie-Hélène Caillol et Giorgio Clarotti sur Radio Lingvistika (03/10/2017)

Activities /

Tuesday 3 October 2017 – Brussels: Marie-Hélène Caillol et Giorgio Clarotti were invited by Konrad Fuhrmann et Catherine Vieilledent-Monfort (European Commission) on Radio Lingvistika for an interview on the issue: “European citizenship, how?”. “Marie-Hélène Caillol and Giorgio Clarotti are alumni of the European Movement AEGEE (Association des Etats Généraux des Etudiants de l’Europe); The debate with them

“European citizenship, how?” Marie-Hélène Caillol & Giorgio Clarotti on Radio Lingvistika (03/10/2017)“La citoyenneté européenne, comment?” Marie-Hélène Caillol et Giorgio Clarotti sur Radio Lingvistika (03/10/2017) Read More »

Interview of Marie-Hélène Caillol: Political Anticipation of Global Systemic Crisis (by Hrvoje Moric for Guadalajara Geopolitics Institute)Interview de Marie-Hélène Caillol: Anticipation politique de la crise systémique globale (pour Guadalajara Geopolitics Institute)

Réseau Franck Biancheri /

Guadalajara Geopolitics Institute: “We are speaking with Marie-Hélène Caillol, the co-founder and president of LEAP the European laboratory of political anticipation which publishes the fantastic newsletter GEAB, Global Europe Anticipation Bulletin. Now, LEAP is a rarety in the world of think-tanks because you are independent and as neutral on objectives as one can be, I

Interview of Marie-Hélène Caillol: Political Anticipation of Global Systemic Crisis (by Hrvoje Moric for Guadalajara Geopolitics Institute)Interview de Marie-Hélène Caillol: Anticipation politique de la crise systémique globale (pour Guadalajara Geopolitics Institute) Read More »

Comments on the German elections – “The East Strikes Back”? (by Christel Hahn)

1 Comment / Tribunes /

The first point to be observed is that the result of the elections is very different from the latest polls. The CDU was given to 37% and it ended to 33%, while the AfD was given around 10% and ended to 13%. There is a problem with polling lately, polling with a new party (AfD)

Comments on the German elections – “The East Strikes Back”? (by Christel Hahn) Read More »

« 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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