February 2026 - EURO-Discuss

Re: EURO-Discuss Digest, Vol 232, Issue 20
by Natalia Filina Feb. 20, 2026

Feb. 20, 2026

Dear Justine, Congratulations!!! 🏆😊 ___ Best regards, Natasha +7 906 722 5461 Moscow, Russia пт, 20 февр. 2026 г., 08:58 <euro-discuss-request(a)icann.org>: > Send EURO-Discuss mailing list submissions to > euro-discuss(a)icann.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send a message with subject or > body 'help' to > euro-discuss-request(a)icann.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > euro-discuss-owner(a)icann.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of EURO-Discuss digest..."Today's Topics: > > 1. Announcement of the Results of the At-Large Seat 15 Director > Selection > (Heidi Ullrich) > 2. Re: Announcement of the Results of the At-Large Seat 15 Director > Selection > (Matthias M. Hudobnik) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Heidi Ullrich <Heidi.Ullrich(a)icann.org> > To: "euro-discuss(a)icann.org" <euro-discuss(a)icann.org> > Cc: Jonathan Zuck <JZuck(a)innovatorsnetwork.org>, ICANN At-Large Staff < > staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> > Bcc: > Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:07:46 +0000 > Subject: [EURO-Discuss] Announcement of the Results of the At-Large Seat > 15 Director Selection > > Dear All, > > > > On behalf of Alan Greenberg, Chair of the Board Member Selection Process > Committee (BMSPC), we are announcing the final election result of ICANN > Board Director (Seat #15) selected by the At-Large Community. The > nomination will be sent to the Empowered Community for the formal > appointment of the Director as per the ICANN Bylaws. > > > > The At-Large Community's ICANN Board Director selection process was a > six-month effort and officially ended on 19 February 2026. *Justine Chew* has > been selected by At-Large as the successor *of León Felipe Sánchez Ambía* and > will begin her three-year term as an ICANN Board Director at the end of > ICANN87 (22 October 2026). > > > > The selection process began in September 2025 and started with the > formation of two At-Large committees tasked with managing the timeline, > calling for and evaluating the candidates, and organizing the final > election. > > > > Four Expressions of Interest for the position were received, of which all > were deemed eligible. The candidates were Sébastien Bachollet, Justine > Chew, Maureen Hilyard, and Rafael (Lito) Ibarra. Before the election took > place, the At-Large Community was given several opportunities to ask > questions to the finalists, both verbally and in writing, to make an > informed choice. > > > > The final selection was made by the fifteen (15) members of the At-Large > Advisory Committee and the five (5) Regional At-Large Large Organization > Chairs with the involvement of the At-Large Community. > > > > Click here > <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/873005063/Fina…> to > review the result, as well as detailed information about the election > process. See additional information about Justine Chew on the At-Large > Board Member Selection Home – 2025-2026 workspace > <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/394657793/At-L…> > . > > > > Kind regards, > > Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, and Michelle DeSmyter > *At-Large Board Member Selection Program Staff* > > > > Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) > > Mobile: +1 310 437 3956 > > Fax: +1 310 823 8649 > > Website: atlarge.icann.org > > > > > > > > > > > > Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) > > Mobile: +1 310 437 3956 > > Fax: +1 310 823 8649 > > Website: atlarge.icann.org > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Matthias M. Hudobnik" <matthias(a)hudobnik.at> > To: Heidi Ullrich <Heidi.Ullrich(a)icann.org> > Cc: euro-discuss(a)icann.org, Jonathan Zuck <JZuck(a)innovatorsnetwork.org>, > ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> > Bcc: > Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:27:58 +0530 > Subject: [EURO-Discuss] Re: Announcement of the Results of the At-Large > Seat 15 Director Selection > Congrats, Justine❗️ > Very well deserved 🔝😁❗️ > > Best, > Matthias > __________________________ > Ing. Mag. Matthias M. Hudobnik > FIP, CIPP/E, CIPT, DPO, CIS LA > matthias(a)hudobnik.at > http://www.hudobnik.at > @mhudobnik > > On 20.02.2026, at 10:37, Heidi Ullrich via EURO-Discuss < > euro-discuss(a)icann.org> wrote: > > > > Dear All, > > > > On behalf of Alan Greenberg, Chair of the Board Member Selection Process > Committee (BMSPC), we are announcing the final election result of ICANN > Board Director (Seat #15) selected by the At-Large Community. The > nomination will be sent to the Empowered Community for the formal > appointment of the Director as per the ICANN Bylaws. > > > > The At-Large Community's ICANN Board Director selection process was a > six-month effort and officially ended on 19 February 2026. *Justine Chew* has > been selected by At-Large as the successor *of León Felipe Sánchez Ambía* and > will begin her three-year term as an ICANN Board Director at the end of > ICANN87 (22 October 2026). > > > > The selection process began in September 2025 and started with the > formation of two At-Large committees tasked with managing the timeline, > calling for and evaluating the candidates, and organizing the final > election. > > > > Four Expressions of Interest for the position were received, of which all > were deemed eligible. The candidates were Sébastien Bachollet, Justine > Chew, Maureen Hilyard, and Rafael (Lito) Ibarra. Before the election took > place, the At-Large Community was given several opportunities to ask > questions to the finalists, both verbally and in writing, to make an > informed choice. > > > > The final selection was made by the fifteen (15) members of the At-Large > Advisory Committee and the five (5) Regional At-Large Large Organization > Chairs with the involvement of the At-Large Community. > > > > Click here > <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/873005063/Fina…> to > review the result, as well as detailed information about the election > process. See additional information about Justine Chew on the At-Large > Board Member Selection Home – 2025-2026 workspace > <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/394657793/At-L…> > . > > > > Kind regards, > > Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, and Michelle DeSmyter > *At-Large Board Member Selection Program Staff* > > > > Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) > > Mobile: +1 310 437 3956 > > Fax: +1 310 823 8649 > > Website: atlarge.icann.org > > > > > > > > > > > > Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) > > Mobile: +1 310 437 3956 > > Fax: +1 310 823 8649 > > Website: atlarge.icann.org > > > _______________________________________________ > EURO-Discuss mailing list -- euro-discuss(a)icann.org > To unsubscribe send an email to euro-discuss-leave(a)icann.org > > Homepage for the region: http://www.euralo.org > _______________________________________________ > By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your > personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance > with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and > the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can > visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or > configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or > disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on. > > _______________________________________________ > EURO-Discuss mailing list -- euro-discuss(a)icann.org > To unsubscribe send an email to euro-discuss-leave(a)icann.org > > _______________________________________________ > By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your > personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance > with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and > the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can > visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or > configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or > disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

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ICANN86 Fellowship
by Roberto Gaetano Feb. 17, 2026

Feb. 17, 2026

Dear all, Please join me in congratulating EURALO Individual Members Maciek Piasecki and Oliver Risteski who will be Fellows at ICANN86. Please see the full list of fellows at https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/icann86-fellowship-participants-2026-… Best regards, Roberto

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Re: NOGUA - Network Operators Group of Ukraine
by Frederic Taes Feb. 14, 2026

Feb. 14, 2026

Dear Olena, Thank you for your kind message with highly interesting content. From what I've seen, it's however the first message from you in this EURALO distribution list (at least since August 2025), so if you have submitted something, it was not received. :-( Now well. :-) ALS'es are in the center of our EURALO community, that's why we have started a new initiative, "/ALS in the spotlight/", during each EURALO Monthly Member Meeting (MMM). Our next EURALO MMM is next week, a possible candidate was ISOC Català, however not confirmed yet (I was not able to reach them, can be a next time). That's why I'd like to invite you to present your ALS, /The Ukrainian Internet Association/. You would have 12 minutes for a presentation, then people may raise questions: interactivity & friendly community spirit. :-) For practical arrangement, feel free to contact me directly by email with our Secretary (Natalia) and ICANN At-Large staff in copy as well. And if anyone has a topic for next MMM Tuesday 17/2 at 6pm UTC, it's the same. I'd like also to invite new individuals to present themselves and the ICANN related topics they are managing (as Maciek Piasecki last time). Best regards, Warm welcome again to all our ALS'es and members, Frederic. (*): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/EURALO/pages/790429706/20… Le 12/02/26 à 20:57, Olena Kushnir a écrit : > > Dear EURALO Colleagues, > > I hope this message finds you well. > > Please find attached the official report of*NOGUA - Group of Network > Operators of Ukraine*. We kindly submit it for your information and > records within the EURALO community. > > At the same time, we would like to respectfully raise a matter that > raises concerns for our community. > > In December, we submitted reports > regarding*IGF-UA*and*NOGUA*activities. However, we have not received > any feedback, comments, acknowledgements, or requests for > clarification. We understand that everyone is under a significant > workload, but the complete lack of response leaves us uncertain > whether the materials were properly received and reviewed. > > As an active ALS and representative of the Ukrainian Internet > community, we deeply value transparency, inclusiveness, and open > dialogue within EURALO and the broaderICANNecosystem. Constructive > feedback - even a brief acknowledgement is important for maintaining > trust and ensuring procedural clarity. > > Given the extraordinary circumstances in which Ukraine continues to > operate and the geopolitical sensitivities affecting our region, we > hope that administrative processes remain strictly neutral and free > from external influence. We trust that EURALO upholds the principles > of fairness, openness, and equal treatment of all ALSes, regardless of > national origin. > > The Ukrainian community remains firmly committed to the global, open, > and interoperable Internet. We believe that, especially in times of > war, dialogue and cooperation within the Internet governance ecosystem > are more important than ever. > > We would be grateful for confirmation of receipt of our reports and > any feedback you may wish to share. > > > > -- > With best wishes, > *Olena Kushnir * > Organizing committee NOGUA > > +38097748 33 33 > > o.kushnir(a)nogua.com.ua > > https://www.nogua.com.ua/ > > > <https://www.nogua.com.ua/> > > > Join us: > > <https://www.facebook.com/nogua.official><https://www.instagram.com/nogua.official><https://t.me/nogua_official><https://www.linkedin.com/company/nogua/> > > > 829C4B9E-D856-4E24-BE44-41DB969CFDAB_1_105_c.jpeg > <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z6WaE0rBIVlzEhWnhhL4bpQrb3bmcys3/view?usp=…> > > MMUZA__232.JPG > <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P8bH-86CNafo8v-sQ1Hbtmd9YZjZFSkB/view?usp=…> > > MMUZA__321.JPG > <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KdhGXsBtCsbMXaBI47MuVi0aQd6XIv8C/view?usp=…> > > MMUZA__552.JPG > <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hwzEFmOf6QvEtzY9oiGxKrL7kVWVq22K/view?usp=…> > > MMUZA__672.JPG > <https://drive.google.com/file/d/12AFsPmMWklsHBOWUY0J9_aJIXTT5dW3V/view?usp=…> > > MMUZA__773.JPG > <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c4lsFoYI7HG1Gq536wo3fLdGqO_aU8Qs/view?usp=…> >

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Webinar for EMEA: The Rise and Fall of Undelegated TLDs
by Gisella Gruber Feb. 13, 2026

Feb. 13, 2026

Dear all, Please see hereafter an invitation on behalf of Gabriella Schittek, Stakeholder Engagement Director, Nordic & Central Europe. Thank you! Kind regards, Gisella ********************************* Dear all, Our next webinar for EMEA will be held on 25 February 2026, 12.00 – 12.30 UTC and will investigate The Rise and Fall of Undelegated TLDs. More info + registration: https://www.icann.org/en/engagement-calendar/details/icann-webinar-series-f… As always, please, spread the word to anyone you think might be interested! Kind regards, Gabi [cid:image001.png@01DC9CCB.165E3880]

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Meeting invitation: EURALO Monthly Members Meeting (MMM2 2026) on Tuesday, 17 February 2026 at 18:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 12, 2026

Feb. 12, 2026

ZOOM REGISTRATION LINK: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/OdBGoFnPTEWphKZRyTsvMA Dear All, We invite you to join us for the EURALO Monthly Members Meeting (MMM2 2026) on Tuesday, 17 February 2026 from 18:00-19:00 UTC. The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYAqMw ZOOM REGISTRATION LINK: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/OdBGoFnPTEWphKZRyTsvMA PASSWORD: EURAFEB17* We will have English, French and Spanish interpretation. Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Team in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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Meeting invitation: Meet the At-Large Seat 15 Board Candidates Call on Thursday, 12 February 2026 at 18:30 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 12, 2026

Feb. 12, 2026

Dear All, Please join us for a call to Meet the At-Large Seat 15 Board Candidates which is scheduled for Thursday, 12 February 2026 at 18:30 UTC for 90 minutes. For other times: HERE<https://tinyurl.com/yh48n4nc> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/D4B6M Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/93392733247?pwd=UyL26M4pN7TcT6rQOauFwlaz3TyYN8.1 / Passcode: Z+#@!hcP5Q Spanish & French interpretation will be provided Join instructions for phone only: See here<https://icann.zoom.us/meetings/96552363627/invitations?signature=pHsYEIbpem…> Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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EURALO Newsletter 25- January 26
by Natalia Filina Feb. 11, 2026

Feb. 11, 2026

Dear everyone, hi! The new issue of the EURALO Newsletter (November 25- January 26) is ready for reading. Many thanks to everyone for your contribution to our work, to the content! Please find the Newsletter on the link and in addition to this email https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/EURALO/pages/105530348/EU… Let`s meet tonight at the Round Table on DNSSEC (19.00 UTC) - please join us! (the link in your mailbox, in our Social Media and inside of the Newsletter too). Sincerely, Natalia Filina Secretary of EURALO https://atlarge.icann.org/alses/euralo IGF Dynamic Coalition on the Internet of Things, member DotDucky <https://dotducky.com/> owner 🐣 +7 906 722 54 61 Moscow, Russia

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REMINDER: NomCom Applications (Deadline Feb 18)
by Heidi Ullrich Feb. 9, 2026

Feb. 9, 2026

Dear EURALO Members, On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair, this is a reminder that the 2026 Nominating Committee will fill a regional representative to the ALAC from the Europe region. The selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the policy development and technical coordination of the Internet's unique identifiers. The deadline to submit applications<https://nomcom-openpositions.submittable.com/submit> is Wednesday, 18 February, 2026 at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Qualifications Fluency in English is a requirement for all positions. Additional qualifications, skills, and time commitments vary by role. For more information, see the 2026 NomCom Webpage<https://www.icann.org/nomcom2026>. Kind regards, Heidi Heidi Ullrich, PhD VP, Policy Development & At-Large Relations Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 310 437 3956 Fax: +1 310 823 8649 Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/>

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REGISTER: APRALO Policy Forum Webinar Series on A Multilingual Internet: Webinar #1: Multilingual Domain Names
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 9, 2026

Feb. 9, 2026

[cid:image001.png@01DC99A8.DE3AC060] Dear All, The APRALO Policy Forum is delighted to present the first of the series of 3 webinars to introduce ICANN’s goal for a “Multilingual Internet” and its engagement of relevant stakeholders to deliver this goal. You are invited to Webinar #1: Multilingual Domain Names on 26 February 2026 at 06:00 UTC for 75 minutes, where Gopal Tadepalli will host Sarmad Hussain, Senior Director IDN and UA Programs, ICANN and/or Pitinan Kooarmornpatana, IDN Programs Director, ICANN in an introduction to IDNs and a guided exercise on how to develop a Label Generation Rules (LGR) which is a key technical requirement for enabling Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs). If you are unfamiliar with IDNs and wonder how ICANN engages language communities around the world to make the Internet truly multilingual, then join us and get your answers! Don't forget to pre-register your participation! And if you have any, please let us have your questions on this topic by posting them as comments to the agenda wiki page below; or if you prefer, submit them by emailing staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> For other times: https://tinyurl.com/5n7hauac [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/5n7hauac__;!!PtGJab4!5I6G6OW…> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/KYDWM [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/KYD…> Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/s9U1A2ZPQLikjaaT8qp4mg [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/s9U1A2ZPQ…> (After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.) APRALO Policy Forum Wiki Workspace: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/OOrdBg [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/OOr…> Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!5I6G6OWCT…>

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At-Large Board Member Selection
by Alan Greenberg Feb. 6, 2026

Feb. 6, 2026

As you may know, Leon Sanchez is term-limited as the ICANN Director Selected by At-Large and the process to name his replacement is ongoing. The candidates are (in alphabetical order by surname): Sebastien Bachollet, Justine Chew, Maureen Hilyard and Lito (Rafael) Ibarra. The candidate’s Statements as well as their Expressions of Interest (their application forms) have been posted. - Candidate Statements <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/770211889/2025…> - Expressions of Interest <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/760020998/2025…> There will be two public ways to interact with the candidates. - You may ask questions that will be answered in writing and posted. Questions may be targeted at all candidates, or particular candidates. Candidates are not obliged to respond, but historically, they do. Questions may be merged with others if they are on the same topic, or otherwise edited by the chair/members of the Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/398163969/B…>). Please specify if a question is for a specific candidate(s). - There will be a public Candidates’ meeting, most likely at the end of the week of 09 February 2026. Each candidate will be asked to respond to a few questions. If you have a suggestion for these questions, please let us know. Please send questions to At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> and me <greenberg.alan(a)gmail.com>. Questions should be submitted no later than Friday, 06 February 2026. Alan Greenberg Chair, BMSPC

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