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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “It's Because of Europe” is a rare card of the French Politics pack, number 128 of the collection, and the 112th best-known meme of its 129 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “It's Because of Europe” meme mean?
The image expresses mocking skepticism toward simplistic geopolitical explanations. By quoting Jean Gabin via Asselineau, it turns a serious argument into a visual gag. It is used when one wants to highlight the absurdity of blaming European institutions for any problem. This indirectly criticizes those who always invoke Brussels as a universal scapegoat.
Where does the “It's Because of Europe” meme come from?
The meme stems from the show "La faute à l’Europe ?", featuring François Asselineau, founder of the UPR and a supporter of Frexit. The video was uploaded to YouTube on April 14, 2024. It incorporates a line from Jean Gabin in "Le Président". Sources confirm Asselineau’s presence but do not date the initial broadcast of the show precisely. No author of the edit has been identified with certainty. Virality seems linked to Asselineau’s recent popularity in French public debate.
- 2024Publication of the video on YouTube on April 14, marking the main visual source.
How to use the “It's Because of Europe” meme
- Quote the phrase during a discussion on economic regulations to mock easy excuses.
- Share the video screenshot with an absurd title to illustrate a local administrative failure.
- Use the sentence in a comment under an article critical of the EU to show excessive reasoning.
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The “It's Because of Europe” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 128 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | French Politics pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #112 of 129 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “It's Because of Europe” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; It's Because of Europe comes out of the French Politics pack as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 10 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art 0.8%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
It's Because of Europe meme origin?
The meme comes from an interview video of François Asselineau published in April 2024. It adapts a Jean Gabin quote integrated into the edit.
Who is François Asselineau UPR?
He is the founder of the Popular Republican Union and actively campaigns for France's withdrawal from the European Union.
La faute a l'urope Jean Gabin?
This quote comes from the movie "Le Président" released in 1961. It is used in the video to introduce the debate about Brussels.
It's Because of Europe meaning?
The phrase serves to ironize the act of blaming European institutions for everything, often excessively or out of context.
How do I get the It's Because of Europe meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “It's Because of Europe” is a rare card of the French Politics pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the It's Because of Europe card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: ASSELINEAU interview intégrale - La faute à l'Europe ? · Pourquoi l'Europe est-elle comme elle est ? · F. Asselineau : "Nous allons tout droit vers une Europe fédérale qui ne dit pas son nom"' · checked on October 9, 2026.
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