Hi everyone, I've been wondering for some time if it wouldn't make sense to establish a sister non-profit foundation in the European Union, given that many projects and active people in our community are based there, and our annual summit is held in Brussels. It seems more practical and could simplify potential legal conflicts. Additionally, current geopolitical circumstances make this seem even more sensible. We should also consider having a backup option in case things become untenable in the US. What are your thoughts? Best, Goffi
We had much discussion about this last year, spurred by Board member Nicola Fabiano: https://wiki.xmpp.org/web/Organization_Proposal Please take a look at that wiki page and let us know what you think. On 1/25/25 2:09 PM, Goffi wrote:
Hi everyone,
I've been wondering for some time if it wouldn't make sense to establish a sister non-profit foundation in the European Union, given that many projects and active people in our community are based there, and our annual summit is held in Brussels. It seems more practical and could simplify potential legal conflicts.
Additionally, current geopolitical circumstances make this seem even more sensible.
We should also consider having a backup option in case things become untenable in the US.
What are your thoughts?
Best, Goffi
Le samedi 25 janvier 2025, 22:23:26 heure normale d’Europe centrale Peter Saint-Andre a écrit :
We had much discussion about this last year, spurred by Board member Nicola Fabiano:
https://wiki.xmpp.org/web/Organization_Proposal
Please take a look at that wiki page and let us know what you think.
Hi Peter, Thank you for the information. I was not aware of this (or had forgotten about it). In addition to the arguments presented there, I believe the situation has now evolved significantly, and it is important to have the possibility to move to the EU easily. This is likely something that should be discussed at the summit. Best, Goffi
On 1/25/25 2:45 PM, Goffi wrote:
Le samedi 25 janvier 2025, 22:23:26 heure normale d’Europe centrale Peter Saint-Andre a écrit :
We had much discussion about this last year, spurred by Board member Nicola Fabiano:
https://wiki.xmpp.org/web/Organization_Proposal
Please take a look at that wiki page and let us know what you think.
Hi Peter,
Thank you for the information. I was not aware of this (or had forgotten about it).
In addition to the arguments presented there, I believe the situation has now evolved significantly, and it is important to have the possibility to move to the EU easily.
Well, "easily" might be an exaggeration...
This is likely something that should be discussed at the summit.
Please do report on the outcome of that discussion. Peter
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