Statement of Principles

We, the members of AEGEE,

Realising that the European youth is building the future of our continent,
Aspiring to a peaceful Europe free of obstacles and enmities, of false divisions and forced differences,
Resolved to remove barriers between the people of Europe,
Determined to contribute to a Europe of cooperation and understanding,
Creating a network of young Europeans desiring to spread our ideals and ideas concerning Europe.

Hereby declare

Our belief that while cherishing our diversity and respecting the character of our regions, we can find on the basis of our cultural and historical heritage the principles that unite us and guide us in our effort to strengthen the European conscience,

Our faith in a Europe standing for liberty, democracy, and respect for human rights and the rule of law, and our will to cooperate with institutions that promote these concepts,

Our resolve to establish an open Europe which recognises the importance of all cultures in the shaping of its past, present and future and which plays an active role in fostering peace, stability and prosperity throughout the world,

Our intention to promote unlimited access to education as being of fundamental importance to increase mutual understanding,

Our desire to encourage student mobility in order to fight prejudice and xenophobia by increasing people’s awareness of different cultures, and

Our strong belief that our association is a unique platform enabling us to contribute to these visions of Europe.

Adopted: Spring Agora Utrecht, 2000