Dear XSF Members,

The Board has revisited the topic of establishing a minimal EU-based presence for the XSF, a subject with considerable history in our discussions over the years. While no decision has been made to create a European legal entity, we would like to move from open-ended discussion to action by conducting a time-boxed investigation.

The goals of this investigation are:

• Explore one or two lightweight options for an EU presence.
• Identify potential benefits, estimated costs, administrative effort, and key risks.
• Produce a short, public proposal suitable for member feedback, with a clear recommendation (go / no-go).

Timeline: The investigation should report back within two Board meeting cycles.

We are now seeking volunteers to help carry out this investigation. If you are interested or have relevant expertise, please reply to this message or contact the Board directly by January 7th.

This effort does not commit the XSF to creating an EU entity. Its purpose is to gather sufficient information to make an informed decision in the future.