One thing that I couldn't see covered, but has been in previous explorations of this nature - would this (and similar options) require our bylaws to be in some non-English language?

While I appreciate that many of us don't speak/read English natively, it is nevertheless the language most of us can read the most (if that makes sense). If the legal form were in Dutch, then much as I appreciate the value of encryption...

On Tue, 24 Feb 2026 at 13:51, Guus der Kinderen <guus.der.kinderen@gmail.com> wrote:

Dear XSF community,

Documentation has been prepared outlining example approaches for relocating the XSF's legal home to the European Union. These proposals are intended as lightweight, pragmatic illustrations of how such a transition could work. They are not intended to define the eventual legal form, and no decisions have been made.

Please note: although I am currently a Board member, these proposals were created on my own accord and do not reflect any shared opinion or decision of the XSF Board.

Currently, the examples focus on structures under Dutch law and assume a complete migration from the U.S. to the EU. They are meant to help the community explore possibilities, understand trade-offs, and discuss potential paths forward.

The proposals can be found at: https://wiki.xmpp.org/web/XSF_EU_Legal_Transition_Proposal

Please review these examples, ask questions, and share feedback - maybe even add alternative proposals of your own. Your input will help ensure that any future decision is well-informed, practical, and aligned with the needs of the XSF community.

Kind regards,

Guus