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

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AEGEE / European Students’ Forum, “Today we want to commemorate all his achievements and all his work”AEGEE / European Students’ Forum, “Today we want to commemorate all his achievements and all his work”

In memoriam 2017 / By

Today marks five years without our founder, a visionary of the European project and integration. Among his thousands of initiatives, Franck Biancheri started a movement of young people breaking borders and making their voices heard, empowering them to build the society they want. This movement is our organisation, AEGEE, the European Students’ Forum, which today …

AEGEE / European Students’ Forum, “Today we want to commemorate all his achievements and all his work”AEGEE / European Students’ Forum, “Today we want to commemorate all his achievements and all his work” Read More »

Alain Lamassoure, “A ses amis de nous faire tous profiter du savoir-faire qu’il leur a enseigné, maintenant que les dirigeants politiques sont enfin prêts à écouter”Alain Lamassoure, “A ses amis de nous faire tous profiter du savoir-faire qu’il leur a enseigné, maintenant que les dirigeants politiques sont enfin prêts à écouter”

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Alain Lamassoure, député européen, ancien Ministre Français délégué aux Affaires européennes  Le plus bel hommage que l’on puisse rendre à l’action de Franck, c’est de constater qu’il a été un précurseur sur la méthode pour faire avancer l’Europe: donner la parole à la société civile, aux citoyens eux-mêmes, en France et dans toute l’Europe. C’est …

Alain Lamassoure, “A ses amis de nous faire tous profiter du savoir-faire qu’il leur a enseigné, maintenant que les dirigeants politiques sont enfin prêts à écouter”Alain Lamassoure, “A ses amis de nous faire tous profiter du savoir-faire qu’il leur a enseigné, maintenant que les dirigeants politiques sont enfin prêts à écouter” Read More »

Alexander Zhebit (BR), “Euro-BRICS giving tribute to his intelectual legacy”Alexander Zhebit (BR), “Euro-BRICS giving tribute to his intelectual legacy”

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Prof. Alexander Zhebit, PhD, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Brazil Remembering the extraordinary personality of Franck Bianchery who foresaw a Europe-Russia (Europe – BRICS) union well before it could be accomplished and giving tribute to his intelectual legacy, my thoughts and reminiscences, of one of those, who I came to khow him personally …

Alexander Zhebit (BR), “Euro-BRICS giving tribute to his intelectual legacy”Alexander Zhebit (BR), “Euro-BRICS giving tribute to his intelectual legacy” Read More »

Tanja Masson-Zwaan (NL), “On aimerait tellement que tu marches à nos côtés”Tanja Masson-Zwaan (NL), “On aimerait tellement que tu marches à nos côtés”

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Tanja Masson-Zwaan est professeur et Directeur adjoint de l’Institut international de droit aérien et spatial auprès de l’université de Leiden aux Pays-Bas [dropcap]M[/dropcap]on cher Franck, 5 ans déjà que tu n’es plus parmi nous, mais la bataille continue: l’Europe est constamment remise en question sous la menace d’un nationalisme croissant. On aimerait tellement que tu …

Tanja Masson-Zwaan (NL), “On aimerait tellement que tu marches à nos côtés”Tanja Masson-Zwaan (NL), “On aimerait tellement que tu marches à nos côtés” Read More »

Stelios Christopoulos (GR), “Il savait qu’il devrait se presser. Parce qu’il ne lui restait plus beaucoup de temps. Mais aussi et surtout parce que l’Europe ne pouvait pas attendre”Stelios Christopoulos (GR), “Il savait qu’il devrait se presser. Parce qu’il ne lui restait plus beaucoup de temps. Mais aussi et surtout parce que l’Europe ne pouvait pas attendre”

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Stelios Christopoulos, Commission européenne, “Européen convaincu, libéral, attaché aux valeurs démocratiques et aux institutions indépendantes” «l’ Europe a besoin de s’émanciper de la tutelle des hommes politiques des États membres. Pour y arriver, nous devons élire au PE des hommes et des femmes politiques directement élus sur des listes transnationales sans devoir passer par des …

Stelios Christopoulos (GR), “Il savait qu’il devrait se presser. Parce qu’il ne lui restait plus beaucoup de temps. Mais aussi et surtout parce que l’Europe ne pouvait pas attendre”Stelios Christopoulos (GR), “Il savait qu’il devrait se presser. Parce qu’il ne lui restait plus beaucoup de temps. Mais aussi et surtout parce que l’Europe ne pouvait pas attendre” Read More »

Laurent Nouchi, “certains, même bienveillants, le trouvaient alors “mégaloptimiste” mais c’est lui qui avait raison !”Laurent Nouchi, “certains, même bienveillants, le trouvaient alors “mégaloptimiste” mais c’est lui qui avait raison !”

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Laurent Nouchi, membre du réseau Franck Biancheri, Ministère de la défense L’image que l’on garde de Franck est nécessairement subjective. Elle dépend de la période où on l’a connu, des relations que l’on a entretenues avec lui – amicales ou professionnelles, individuelles ou collectives – et de la nature de l’engagement personnel dans les projets …

Laurent Nouchi, “certains, même bienveillants, le trouvaient alors “mégaloptimiste” mais c’est lui qui avait raison !”Laurent Nouchi, “certains, même bienveillants, le trouvaient alors “mégaloptimiste” mais c’est lui qui avait raison !” Read More »

Prof. Giacomo Neri (IT), “quand un de mes étudiants part en Erasmus je lui dis toujours qu’il va s’enrichir grâce à jeune français un peu fou qui a réussi à convaincre son président de la république”Prof. Giacomo Neri (IT), “quand un de mes étudiants part en Erasmus je lui dis toujours qu’il va s’enrichir grâce à jeune français un peu fou qui a réussi à convaincre son président de la république”

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Prof. Giacomo Neri, Strategia e politica aziendale Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (IT) Je sais que Franck est orgueilleux de tout ce que vous faites. Comme je lui disais parfois, malheureusement pas si souvent comme j’aurais voulu, il m’a donné, avec son amitié et avec Egee quelques uns de mes meilleurs souvenirs. Petite anecdote du …

Prof. Giacomo Neri (IT), “quand un de mes étudiants part en Erasmus je lui dis toujours qu’il va s’enrichir grâce à jeune français un peu fou qui a réussi à convaincre son président de la république”Prof. Giacomo Neri (IT), “quand un de mes étudiants part en Erasmus je lui dis toujours qu’il va s’enrichir grâce à jeune français un peu fou qui a réussi à convaincre son président de la république” Read More »

Giorgio Clarotti (BE), “Athènes 1998, cela fait 20 ans que nos propositions de l’agenda 2020 sont dans l’air du temps”Giorgio Clarotti (BE), “Athènes 1998, cela fait 20 ans que nos propositions de l’agenda 2020 sont dans l’air du temps”

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Giorgio Clarotti, natif européen, mari, père, entrepreneur institutionnel à la Commission Européenne et fédéraliste européen. Cela faisait 6 mois que nous avions bossé dans l’enthousiasme et la collaboration avec le Club 2020. Franck, Christophe, Laurent et moi, étions convaincus que l’Europe vivait des moments cruciaux. C’était en 1998 et l’Euro devait naître en Mai, l’Agenda …

Giorgio Clarotti (BE), “Athènes 1998, cela fait 20 ans que nos propositions de l’agenda 2020 sont dans l’air du temps”Giorgio Clarotti (BE), “Athènes 1998, cela fait 20 ans que nos propositions de l’agenda 2020 sont dans l’air du temps” Read More »

Veronique Swinkels (NL), “what I miss so much is his opinion on the world we are in”Veronique Swinkels (NL), “what I miss so much is his opinion on the world we are in”

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Veronique Swinkels, CEO at BBK/Door Vriendschap Sterker, AAFB General secretary (NL) I wish it was possible to thank Franck for being part of my life and for inspiring me still today. I do not think I did that at any time during the almost 20 years I knew him. But that was not the sort …

Veronique Swinkels (NL), “what I miss so much is his opinion on the world we are in”Veronique Swinkels (NL), “what I miss so much is his opinion on the world we are in” Read More »

Pedro Simoes (PT), “a critical voice for a better Europe and a true consciente citizenship”Pedro Simoes (PT), “a critical voice for a better Europe and a true consciente citizenship”

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Pedro Simoes (PT), EU Affairs Adviser at UK Finance I met Franck in a building moment of my life, chasing my political bug and growing a European conscience. Franck played a great part of that, sharing his genius and passion for critically thinking and building Europe, citizenship, values. His method, patience and personality will make …

Pedro Simoes (PT), “a critical voice for a better Europe and a true consciente citizenship”Pedro Simoes (PT), “a critical voice for a better Europe and a true consciente citizenship” 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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