« 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

Erasmus

[:en]Yes, Nathalie Loiseau was indeed one of the pioneers in the history of our (trans)European democracy![:fr]Oui Nathalie Loiseau a bel et bien fait partie des pionniers de l’histoire de la démocratie (trans)européenne ![:]

[:en]The French mass media has recently found out that Nathalie Loiseau, head of the “Renaissance” political list of LaREM Party (La République en Marche) running for the European elections of May 2019, had already been a candidate before. Indeed, in 1989, at the age of 24, she was on Franck Biancheri’s list, namely on IDE […]

[:en]Yes, Nathalie Loiseau was indeed one of the pioneers in the history of our (trans)European democracy![:fr]Oui Nathalie Loiseau a bel et bien fait partie des pionniers de l’histoire de la démocratie (trans)européenne ![:] Read More »

A library for Franck Biancheri. A survey initiated by Aegee-BergamoUne bibliothèque pour Franck Biancheri. Une enquête réalisée par Aegee-Bergamo

SURVEY: We owe Franck Biancheri a lot. Thanks to its will in taking a center role, as a European citizen just like us, into the development of the Erasmus Project and Aegee-Europe. With the question asked in this form, Aegee-Bergamo invites anyone who wants to say something on the topic and, also, pay tribute to

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Philippe Micaelli, “Franck a organisé sa vie et a sacrifié les plans de carrière pour préserver ce qui lui était essentiel: son libre-arbitre nourri par une formidable culture générale associée à une soif constante de nouveaux savoirs”Philippe Micaelli, “Franck a organisé sa vie et a sacrifié les plans de carrière pour préserver ce qui lui était essentiel: son libre-arbitre nourri par une formidable culture générale associée à une soif constante de nouveaux savoirs”

Philippe Micaelli, membre du comité des Amis de Franck Biancheri, directeur commercial et partenaires chez Qwant Ce qui était plaisant avec Franck étaient la simultanéité de nos réflexions et le fait de comprendre instantanément les éléments intrinsèques d’une situation donnée sans avoir à tout s’expliquer. Combien de fois étions-nous à même de partager à chaud

Philippe Micaelli, “Franck a organisé sa vie et a sacrifié les plans de carrière pour préserver ce qui lui était essentiel: son libre-arbitre nourri par une formidable culture générale associée à une soif constante de nouveaux savoirs”Philippe Micaelli, “Franck a organisé sa vie et a sacrifié les plans de carrière pour préserver ce qui lui était essentiel: son libre-arbitre nourri par une formidable culture générale associée à une soif constante de nouveaux savoirs” Read More »

FB Memories: The Erasmus program? How I convinced Mitterrand (Domenico Lenarduzzi in the Messaggero Veneto)FB Memories: Le programme Erasmus ? Comment j’ai convaincu Mitterrand (Domenico Lenarduzzi dans le Messaggero Veneto)

This is a statement that we all know about Franck Biancheri, who tells in many articles, videos (see the video below, when he was selected among the 14 challengers of Reto 2030), but especially in his book “The emergence of eurocitizens – a brief history of AEGEE-Europe” how in March 1987 during a lunch at

FB Memories: The Erasmus program? How I convinced Mitterrand (Domenico Lenarduzzi in the Messaggero Veneto)FB Memories: Le programme Erasmus ? Comment j’ai convaincu Mitterrand (Domenico Lenarduzzi dans le Messaggero Veneto) Read More »

It takes teamwork to make Europe move forward. (Franck Biancheri 2005) Il faut être une équipe pour faire bouger l’Europe. (Franck Biancheri 2005)

crédit photo Franck Biancheri Documentation On July 1st and 2nd, the Franck Biancheri Network in partnership with iCAN, the city of Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve and numerous partners organised the kick off event for the #CitizensRoute73 – Horizon 2019 European Election. Following Franck Biancheri’s 30 years battle for the democratisation of Europe political path, European citizens, actors of

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National Identities and European Solidarity – by Eveline CaducIdentités nationales et Solidarité européenne – de Eveline Caduc

We should not be afraid to give appropriate place to the concepts of identity, nation and national identity to prevent them from running away with the identity providers towards large spaces “illuminated with horror”i. My wallpaper: Europe with the so-called migration crisis, but particularly the lack of solidarity among European nations in the process of

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Nathalie Loiseau, the new French minister in charge of the European affairsNathalie Loiseau, nouvelle ministre française chargée des Affaires européennes

The Association des Amis de Franck Biancheri (AAFB) wishes to congratulate Nathalie Loiseau, the new French minister in charge of the European affairs. We are very excited to hear about this nomination as Nathalie Loiseau was one of the first members of AEGEE / European Students Forum, and, together with Franck Biancheri, she defended the

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Special ERASMUS Anniversary – Tribute to Franck BiancheriSpécial Anniversaire ERASMUS – Hommage à Franck Biancheri

Today Erasmus is 30 years old and we are offering you a special edition to cover this event. We are particularly proud to celebrate this anniversary. Because the success of this program is also the success of Franck Biancheri and AEGEE-Europe students who in 1987, as the prince charming delivered the Princess asleep. A beautiful

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US International Education: Saving Student Ryan! (Franck Biancheri, 2005)Ouverture au monde de l’éducation américaine : Il faut sauver l’étudiant Ryan! (Franck Biancheri, 2005)

It seemed appropriate to publish this article in the context of the rupture we are experiencing today with the United States. The misunderstandings and mistakes made by their new President Donald Trump in his statements about the European Union and the European states reveal the deterioration and dysfunction of the American education system. This text

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Talking about Erasmus on France Culture, inevitably reminds Franck Biancheri. Listen to “Europe: building in suspension” (17/02/2016)Quand on parle d’Erasmus sur France Culture, forcément on parle de Franck Biancheri – Emission “Europe: Edifice en sursis” du 17/02/2016

Broadcasted by France Culture 17/02/2016 by Florian Delorme. This third part was devoted to the European cultural identity and the question whether Erasmus almost 30 years after its creation will be enough “to forge European citizenship“? Talking about Erasmus, inevitably reminds AEGEE (Association des Etats Généraux des Etudiants de l’Europe) and thus Franck Biancheri. Florian Delorme,

Talking about Erasmus on France Culture, inevitably reminds Franck Biancheri. Listen to “Europe: building in suspension” (17/02/2016)Quand on parle d’Erasmus sur France Culture, forcément on parle de Franck Biancheri – Emission “Europe: Edifice en sursis” du 17/02/2016 Read More »