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

(Video) ERASMUS: When citizens build Europe – A gift from the AAFB to AEGEE-EUROPE, to commemorate their 30th anniversary!(Vidéo) ERASMUS: Quand les citoyens construisent l’Europe – Un cadeau de l’AAFB à AEGEE-EUROPE, dans le cadre de la commémoration de leur 30ème anniversaire!

Franck Biancheri Year, Tribunes /

Many events have been planned in the early months of 2015 to commemorate AEGEE-Europe’s 30th anniversary. In contribution to these celebrations, l’Association des Amis de Franck Biancheri, through “Franck Biancheri Year” label, enabled the realisation of significant events such as “The Night of the 7 antennae” in April (cf. article AEGEE-Europe ’s 30th anniversary – […]

(Video) ERASMUS: When citizens build Europe – A gift from the AAFB to AEGEE-EUROPE, to commemorate their 30th anniversary!(Vidéo) ERASMUS: Quand les citoyens construisent l’Europe – Un cadeau de l’AAFB à AEGEE-EUROPE, dans le cadre de la commémoration de leur 30ème anniversaire! Read More »

More about LEAP’s Euro-BRICS Young Leaders Summit… Success and outcomePlus de nouvelles du Sommet des Jeunes Leaders Euro-BRICS de LEAP… Succès et résultats

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The 5th Euro-BRICS seminar and the Euro-BRICS Young Leaders’ Summit took place in Helsinki last June 8-9. The event has been an amazing success, with more than 110 young leaders and experts from European and BRICS countries discovering each other and discussing the challenges of the the XXIst century multipolar governance, with aims such as:

More about LEAP’s Euro-BRICS Young Leaders Summit… Success and outcomePlus de nouvelles du Sommet des Jeunes Leaders Euro-BRICS de LEAP… Succès et résultats Read More »

Proud of our LEAP partner’s upcoming event, the Euro-BRICS Young Leaders’ Summit (Helsinki, June 8-9, 2015)Fiers du prochain événement de notre partenaire LEAP, le Euro-BRICS Young Leaders’ Summit (Helsinki, 8-9 juin 2015)

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The young and less young organisers and partners involved in the organisation of the Euro-BRICS Young Leaders’ Summit in Helsinki next June 8-9, are very proud to present the first impressive outcome of their work: this booklet of the event, where it is now easy to get a good understanding of their unique initiative. Don’t

Proud of our LEAP partner’s upcoming event, the Euro-BRICS Young Leaders’ Summit (Helsinki, June 8-9, 2015)Fiers du prochain événement de notre partenaire LEAP, le Euro-BRICS Young Leaders’ Summit (Helsinki, 8-9 juin 2015) Read More »

Letter from AAFB President, Marie-Hélène Caillol, to AEGEE-KyivLettre de la Présidente de l’AAFB, Marie-Hélène Caillol, à AEGEE-Kyiv

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As part of the support of AAFB to AEGEE’s 30th anniversary celebrations, Marie-Hélène Caillol had the opportunity to take part in a very interesting meeting organised by AEGEE-Kyiv. Following the inspiring discussions she had with the students on the situation in their country and in Euro-Russian relations, Marie-Hélène Caillol has wished to write them a

Letter from AAFB President, Marie-Hélène Caillol, to AEGEE-KyivLettre de la Présidente de l’AAFB, Marie-Hélène Caillol, à AEGEE-Kyiv Read More »

Programme of the 5th Meeting of Franck Biancheri’s Friends (Paris, March 7-8, 2015)Programme des 5èmes Rencontres des Amis de Franck Biancheri (Paris, les 7-8 mars 2015)

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Saturday, March 7 Venue: Hostel Yves Robert This first day will be organised around reflexion workshops for students and 2 others meetings: 3rd AAFB General Assembly and a meeting of the Newropeans’ Club. Those workshops for the students on the theme “Seven Europes to build”will be organised by AEGEE-Paris. 9.00 – AEGEE plenary 10.00 –

Programme of the 5th Meeting of Franck Biancheri’s Friends (Paris, March 7-8, 2015)Programme des 5èmes Rencontres des Amis de Franck Biancheri (Paris, les 7-8 mars 2015) Read More »

An article by Franck Biancheri in 2008 : “Peace in Europe = EU + Social Security” / “Frieden in Europa = EU + Sozialsysteme”Un article de Franck Biancheri en 2008 : “Paix en Europe = UE + Sécu”

Archives Franck Biancheri /

One of the objectives of the AAFB is to promote the work done by Franck in the last 30 years. Current events definitely make this 2008 article extremely actual. (deutsche Übersetzung –>) In these times of rising global economic and financial crisis, at a time when the French elites wallow in an americanist [1], ultra-liberal

An article by Franck Biancheri in 2008 : “Peace in Europe = EU + Social Security” / “Frieden in Europa = EU + Sozialsysteme”Un article de Franck Biancheri en 2008 : “Paix en Europe = UE + Sécu” Read More »

AAFB: General Assembly on Saturday afternoonAAFB: Assemblée générale le samedi après-midi

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As part of the “big event” organized the weekend of 7 and 8 March 2015, AAFB will meet on Saturday afternoon for the 3rd General Assembly (Agora) : 3rd General Assembly of the AAFB Saturday, March 7, 14h00 – 16h30 Hostel Yves Robert 20 Esplanade Nathalie Sarraute (in front 43 rue Pajol) PARIS 75018 Agenda: Reports

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Erasmus, Franck Biancheri and our 5th meeting on March 8th, 2015

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On the steps of the Elysée, the day of the famous lunch with President Mitterand This event is organised by Association des Amis de Franck Biancheri in partnership with AEGEE-Paris. Association des Amis de Franck Biancheri was created by his friends and road-companions two years ago in the aftermath of Mr Biancheri’s passing away on

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Info partenaire – GEM+ (« Pour une Gouvernance Européenne Multilingue » ), une pierre précieuse* est apparue en décembre 2014 dans le paysage associatif européen

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[:en] Cinquante-deux citoyens européens de dix nationalités, résidant dans plusieurs Etats membres et parlant une quinzaine de langues, ont fondé le 4 décembre 2014 à Bruxelles cette association qui œuvrera pour la promotion du multilinguisme dans les institutions européennes et leur environnement. L’article 3 du Traité de l’Union européenne affirme l’attachement de l’Union à «

Info partenaire – GEM+ (« Pour une Gouvernance Européenne Multilingue » ), une pierre précieuse* est apparue en décembre 2014 dans le paysage associatif européen Read More »

AAFB meeting 8/11 Brussels: Program and Must Read documents “from one wall to another” to downloadRencontre AAFB du 8/11 à Bruxelles: Programme et recueil de textes “D’un mur à l’autre” à télécharger

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Dear friends, You will find attached the program of our members meeting in Brussels on 8/11, and a “Must Read” booklet of documents written by Franck Biancheri on the theme “from one wall to another” you can download here: Download here the program and aafb-2014-summary (pdf) Download here the booklet of texts written by Franck Biancheri on

AAFB meeting 8/11 Brussels: Program and Must Read documents “from one wall to another” to downloadRencontre AAFB du 8/11 à Bruxelles: Programme et recueil de textes “D’un mur à l’autre” à télécharger 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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