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

Press Release: EU civil society at work on #CitizensRoute73Communiqué de presse: La société civile européenne au travail sur la #CitizensRoute73

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PRESS RELEASE EU civil society at work on #CitizensRoute73 «Horizon 2019 European Election: 73 seats in the European Parliament for European representatives» [divider]The Franck Biancheri Network (FNB), the Change Agent Network (iCAN) and their partners* are proud to announce the launching of an EU democratisation citizen process: #CitizensRoute73[divider] Why #CitizensRoute73? We advocate that in the […]

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For a European pro-active and constructive policy, let’s create an international court for terrorist crimes – Franck Biancheri, Sept. 2001Pour une politique européenne pro-active et constructive: créons une cour internationale pour les crimes terroristes – Franck Biancheri, Sept. 2001

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In the aftermath of the deadly attacks in London, but also in Kabul and Manchester lately, we publish below an article by Franck Biancheri, written on September 12, 2001, after the terrorist attack of the twin towers of the WTC in New York. Rather than embarking on another “counter-terrorism Yalta”, as proposed by Marine Le

For a European pro-active and constructive policy, let’s create an international court for terrorist crimes – Franck Biancheri, Sept. 2001Pour une politique européenne pro-active et constructive: créons une cour internationale pour les crimes terroristes – Franck Biancheri, Sept. 2001 Read More »

The Europeans do not share any more common values with Washington. Franck Biancheri, 2006Les Européens ne partagent plus aucune valeur commune avec Washington. Franck Biancheri, 2006

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“Old Transatlantic Values” vs “New Transatlantic Cooperation” – Franck Biancheri – 20/01/2006 This title, written in 2006, is hot news, a few days after the US President denounced the COP21 agreement. “The Transatlantic relationship has know after 1945 is dead” wrote Franck Biancheri. It is a fact. The “Old Transatlantic Relationship” has lived, even though for

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On the horizon with a heaven of freedom and a land of responsibility, this is perhaps the soul of Europe (Franck Biancheri, in Communauté ou Empire, 1992)Ligne d’horizon entre un ciel de liberté et une terre de responsabilité, voilà peut-être l’âme de l’Europe (Franck Biancheri, in Communauté ou Empire, 1992)

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On the horizon with a heaven of freedom and a land of responsibility, this is perhaps the soul of Europe (Franck Biancheri, in Communauté ou Empire, 1992)Ligne d’horizon entre un ciel de liberté et une terre de responsabilité, voilà peut-être l’âme de l’Europe (Franck Biancheri, in Communauté ou Empire, 1992) Read More »

There is nothing like one European. The European is a team of Europeans. (Franck Biancheri, Agora Aegee-Europe, Enschede, May 2012)Un Européen ce n’est pas un individu. Un Européen c’est une équipe d’Européens. (Franck Biancheri, Agora Aegee-Europe, Enschede, Mai 2012)

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This is valide for the leadership of Europe as it is valide for AEGEE. This is the only way we can imagine a European, it is a team of people from different countries, not a single man or woman. (Franck Biancheri, Agora Aegee-Europe, Enschede, May 2012) C’est valable pour les dirigeants de l’Europe comme pour

There is nothing like one European. The European is a team of Europeans. (Franck Biancheri, Agora Aegee-Europe, Enschede, May 2012)Un Européen ce n’est pas un individu. Un Européen c’est une équipe d’Européens. (Franck Biancheri, Agora Aegee-Europe, Enschede, Mai 2012) Read More »

SAVE THE DATE ! The Franck Biancheri Network and iCAN invite you in Louvain-la-Neuve on July 1-2!SAVE THE DATE ! Le Réseau Franck Biancheri et iCAN vous donnent rendez-vous à Louvain-la-Neuve les 1-2 juillet !

Activités /

[divider] Route 73 – EU Democratisation Citizen Process Horizon 2019 European Election: Two years for a complete political offer to emerge at the European level Kick-off event in Louvain-la-Neuve (BE), July 1-2, 2017 – – – – –  Initiated by Réseaux Franck Biancheri (FBN) and the Change Agent Network (iCAN) Thanks to the hosting and

SAVE THE DATE ! The Franck Biancheri Network and iCAN invite you in Louvain-la-Neuve on July 1-2!SAVE THE DATE ! Le Réseau Franck Biancheri et iCAN vous donnent rendez-vous à Louvain-la-Neuve les 1-2 juillet ! Read More »

Presidential election in France: Fearing the syndrome of Hillary Clinton (by Magaye GAYE, Senegal)Election présidentielle en France: La hantise du syndrome Hillary Clinton (par Magaye GAYE, Sénégal)

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It is interesting to ask the question what interest Africa could possibly expect from the current presidential election in France. What could an African political leader wanting to embody a third way in Franco-African relations hope from the presidential election? – – – [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he first round of the presidential election has just delivered its verdict.

Presidential election in France: Fearing the syndrome of Hillary Clinton (by Magaye GAYE, Senegal)Election présidentielle en France: La hantise du syndrome Hillary Clinton (par Magaye GAYE, Sénégal) Read More »

Franck Biancheri Award 2017: Back from Budapest!Prix Franck Biancheri: Retour de Budapest!

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Three of our board members, Marie-Hélène Caillol, Marianne Ranke-Cormier and Régis Jamin, took part last weekend in the 3 days conference “Education for the Present, Democracy for the Future” organised by AEGEE-Budapest winner of the FB-Award 2017. Have a first glance of this amazing event and enjoy the offical aftermovie with the venue of the

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To all the people disappointed by the first round of the french presidential elections…A tous les déçus du 1er tour de la présidentielle française…

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To all the people disappointed by the first round of the french presidential elections, to all the people appalled by the second round results, when will you understand that we have nothing to gain from the national level? Democracy and power are inseparable. Put so much energy in voting for such a weak level of

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France et Royaume-Uni : deux anciennes démocraties aux procédures bien obsolètes (Franck Biancheri, 2007)

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… il semble urgent en France et au Royaume-Uni de lancer de vastes réformes des procédures démocratiques … faute de quoi les citoyens des deux pays vont de plus en plus se détourner des élections (…) ou aller voter pour des partis extrémistes qui rejettent en bloc la démocratie… [dropcap]D[/dropcap]e la course aux parrainages d’élus

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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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