« 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

AAFB’s yearly July nucleus strategic meeting in AmsterdamRéunion annuelle du noyau dur de l’AAFB à Amsterdam (juillet 2016)

From the 8th to the 11th of July 2016, the core members of the AAFB met in Amsterdam for the yearly July nucleus strategic meeting.

In a friendly atmosphere, the members held a very stimulating agenda, reviewing their goals, means, strategy and structure. A lot has been discussed and 2016/2017 promises to be a year of major projects and content producing!

While looking forward to the beginning of these various activities, we wish you all a pleasant summer break!Du 8 au 11 juillet 2016, le noyau dur de l’AAFB s’est réuni à Amsterdam, à l’occasion de sa réunion stratégique annuelle.

C’est dans une ambiance conviviale et autour d’un agenda bien rempli que les membres ont pu discuter des objectifs de l’association, revoir les moyens à leur disposition et surtout définir la stratégie du réseau pour 2016/2017.

Beaucoup de sujets ont été passés en revue et annoncent une année riche en couleurs et prometteuse! Projets captivants et production de contenus enrichissants sont au programme des festivités.

L’ensemble des membres de l’Association des Amis de Franck Biancheri est impatient de vous faire découvrir ses projets et vous donne rendez-vous dès septembre 2016. En attendant, nous vous souhaitons à toutes et tous d’excellentes vacances d’été!