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

Brexit, Trump, populism: The “post-truth”, its accomplices and its antidote (José María Compagni Morales) Brexit, Trump, populisme: L’ “ère post-factuelle”, ses complices et ses antidotes (José María Compagni Morales)

Tribunes /

It could be said that we’re all accomplices of the so-called “post-truth”, although not to the same extent. But, what is the post-truth? The post-truth refers to circumstances in which emotions and personal beliefs are more determining when shaping public opinion than objective facts[1]. The post-truth is used in the political sphere. It is incorporated […]

Brexit, Trump, populism: The “post-truth”, its accomplices and its antidote (José María Compagni Morales) Brexit, Trump, populisme: L’ “ère post-factuelle”, ses complices et ses antidotes (José María Compagni Morales) Read More »

AAFB Café-debate: “Brexit, US elections, populisms: What future for Europe?”, Bordeaux on the 28/11 Café-débat AAFB: “Brexit, élections US, populismes: quel avenir pour l’Europe?”, Bordeaux le 28/11

Activités /

On the 28th of November 2016, the associations Libera France, Bordeaux’s antenna, and Eurofeel will greet Marie-Hélène Caillol (Presidente of LEAP) et Marianne Ranke-Cormier (Vice-Presidente of the AAFB) for a debate on: – Brexit, US elections, populisms: What future for Europe? – A If you are staying in Bordeaux, don’t miss this gathering which will take place on: Monday the 28th of November from 6:30pm

AAFB Café-debate: “Brexit, US elections, populisms: What future for Europe?”, Bordeaux on the 28/11 Café-débat AAFB: “Brexit, élections US, populismes: quel avenir pour l’Europe?”, Bordeaux le 28/11 Read More »

The Lessons from Brexit (Henri de Courtivron)Les leçons du Brexit (Henri de Courtivron)

Tribunes /

The recent episode of Brexit emphatically highlighted many weaknesses and shortcomings which demonstrate that neither economics nor politics is an exact science – starting with the economic commentators, who, in their vast majority, asserted that the Brexit will not happen, supported in this belief by polls, which also, overwhelmingly, presaged a defeat for Brexit supporters.

The Lessons from Brexit (Henri de Courtivron)Les leçons du Brexit (Henri de Courtivron) Read More »

In US Presidential elections, Europeans have already voted … against G.W. Bush (Franck Biancheri, 2004)In US Presidential elections, Europeans have already voted … against G.W. Bush (Franck Biancheri, 2004)

Archives Franck Biancheri /

[dropcap]A[/dropcap] few weeks ago, Bush and Kerry campaigns had some strong words concerning a declaration by Kerry that some European leaders have expressed their support to his presidential bid. Bush required Kerry to give names. Kerry refused saying that it could be damaging for those leaders current relations with the US government. Then Bush’s campaign

In US Presidential elections, Europeans have already voted … against G.W. Bush (Franck Biancheri, 2004)In US Presidential elections, Europeans have already voted … against G.W. Bush (Franck Biancheri, 2004) Read More »

The Friends of Franck Biancheri support the European Citizens’ Initiative on civic education in EuropeLes Amis de Franck Biancheri supportent l’Initiative Citoyenne Européenne sur l’éducation civique en Europe

Réseau Franck Biancheri /

The 21st century democracy needs upgraded citizens! Networking, transnationality, positive participation, information systems, future oriented behaviours … to name just a few challenges. Well done ERASMUS generation, worthy heirs of Franck Biancheri! [divider] A group of several motivated young Europeans have worked hard to submit to the European Commission the European Citizen’s Initiative (ECI) called

The Friends of Franck Biancheri support the European Citizens’ Initiative on civic education in EuropeLes Amis de Franck Biancheri supportent l’Initiative Citoyenne Européenne sur l’éducation civique en Europe Read More »

Franck Biancheri enters the Museum of History of StuttgartFranck Biancheri au musée de l’Histoire de Stuttgart

In memoriam /

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he House of History (Haus der Geschichte), the museum of history of Baden-Württemberg in Stuttgart, recently opened a new permanent exhibition called „Haus Europa“ (House Europe). This permanent exhibition deals with the following themes: Slaughterhouse Europe, Euro-Visions, the Europe of Monarchs, Politicians and technocrats, Europe as Common Market and Europe of the Citizens. Part of

Franck Biancheri enters the Museum of History of StuttgartFranck Biancheri au musée de l’Histoire de Stuttgart Read More »

In memoriam Franck Biancheri: l’optimisme de sa volonté (30 oct. 2016)En mémoire à Franck Biancheri: l’optimisme de sa volonté (30 oct. 2016)

In memoriam /

Cher Franck, sans toi il n’y aurait aujourd’hui ni AEGEE-Europe, ni Erasmus, c’est un fait qui t’est acquis, et personne ne peut te le contester. Sans doute parlerait-on de politique européenne et du nouveau monde, mais parlerait-on de l’UE, de l’Euroland, ou encore des BRICS, comme des entités politiques que tu savais toi assoiffées de

In memoriam Franck Biancheri: l’optimisme de sa volonté (30 oct. 2016)En mémoire à Franck Biancheri: l’optimisme de sa volonté (30 oct. 2016) Read More »

Franck Biancheri and ERASMUS: the meeting with Mitterrand (Video Agenda Ciudadana de Ciencia e Innovación, 2010)

Archives Franck Biancheri, Erasmus /

  As part of the “Citizen’s Agenda RETO 2030” organized by the Spanish Presidency of the EU from 1st half of 2010, 14 European personalities from the world of Science and Innovation had been selected, including Franck Biancheri for its “Overcome language barriers using technology”.   We offer you today to review the video presenting

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European Defense: a Challenge for European Democracy (Christel Hahn)Défense Européenne: un défi pour la Démocratie Européenne (Christel Hahn)

Tribunes /

– No European army without European Democracy – Lets start with some fundamental thoughts and then go into European politics. An army is a democratic anachronism for two reasons: . can a state based upon democratic values send its sons and nowadays even its daughters, out to die, or to kill, or to be wounded

European Defense: a Challenge for European Democracy (Christel Hahn)Défense Européenne: un défi pour la Démocratie Européenne (Christel Hahn) Read More »

Official launch of the Franck Biancheri Award 2017: win 2,500 euros!Lancement officiel du Franck Biancheri Award 2017: remportez 2500€!

Franck Biancheri Year /

Invent a programme to discover and discuss the core-ideas of AEGEE-Europe’s founder Be creative and get a chance to win 2,500 euros: apply now! Each year, the Franck Biancheri Award allocates 2,500 euros to the AEGEE-antenna with the most creative programme of Franck Biancheri-related activities. Be this antenna in 2017! The Association des Amis de

Official launch of the Franck Biancheri Award 2017: win 2,500 euros!Lancement officiel du Franck Biancheri Award 2017: remportez 2500€! 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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