21/04/2023
ApÉUROPE started a few years ago, it was mid-June 2019 when we first met for the first and only afterwork of the institutions in Strasbourg. It was epic since day 0 and it continued to be throughout the years. We changed places, we resisted a pandemic, we saw people coming, people going, even couples falling in love. Before then, you have got three tipsy friends, one said it first, the second was immediately on board, the third considered it done. One would not guess the number of texts, emails, contacts, negotiations behind each event. Surely no one would imagine it was never, nor will ever be, done for profit. Then why do we carry on? At the end, what do you get out of it? The reasons are many, it’s about meeting new people, interacting with colleagues beyond the office constraints, sharing a laugh, to put it simply, having fun. Still, maybe what’s really special about it is the sense of belonging you get when in there, we are all so different, yet so similar. Nationalities, values, interests, hopes, we intersect and intertwine during the ApÉUROPE. We are building a community and that’s precious. Thank you everyone ❤️
