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[GM] Proposed Change to RIPE NCC Articles of Association - Board Structure
by Fergal Cunningham 22 Sep '26

22 Sep '26

Dear RIPE NCC members, At the upcoming General Meeting, we are proposing a change to the RIPE NCC Articles of Association (AoA) to bring our formal governance structure in line with the way the organisation already works in practice. Under the proposal, the current RIPE NCC Executive Board will become the RIPE NCC Board. The seven Board members elected by the membership will continue to serve as non-executive Board members, while the RIPE NCC CEO will become an executive member of the same Board. This is primarily a matter of making our legal structure accurately reflect the roles that the Board and the CEO already perform, without changing the fundamental balance of governance at the RIPE NCC. Our Chief Legal Officer, Athina Fragkouli, has published a RIPE Labs article that explains what these changes are and why we are proposing them. https://labs.ripe.net/author/athina/moving-to-a-new-board-structure/ Supporting documentation will be published on 30 September. Members will vote on the proposed changes to the AoA at the upcoming RIPE NCC General Meeting on 28-30 October. Details on how to participate in the GM and register your vote are available at: https://www.ripe.net/s/gm/oct-2026/ If you have questions or comments on the proposed changes, please comment on the article or discuss with fellow members on the Members Discuss mailing list: <members-discuss(a)ripe.net>. Kind regards, Fergal Cunningham Head of Membership Engagement RIPE NCC

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[GM] RIPE NCC General Meeting October 2026 - Draft Agenda
by Karla Liddle-White 17 Sep '26

17 Sep '26

Dear RIPE NCC members, The draft agenda for the RIPE NCC General Meeting (GM) October 2026 is now available at: https://www.ripe.net/s/gm/oct-2026-agenda/ At this GM, there will be a discussion on the RIPE NCC Draft Activity Plan and Budget 2027 and an Arbiter Panel election to fill six seats. There will also be votes on whether to distribute the RIPE NCC 2026 surplus/deficit in 2027 and on proposed amendments to the Articles of Association to change the RIPE NCC Board structure. We also provide a system that allows members to propose their own agenda topics and associated resolutions for an upcoming General Meeting. You can find the agenda proposal system at: https://www.ripe.net/participate/meetings/gm/member-proposals/ There’s also still time to register for the GM - it can be done quickly and easily via the LIR Portal: https://my.ripe.net/#/meetings/active Registered attendees can attend in person and remotely through the meeting platform Meetecho, watch a livestream and vote online. If you have a question or comment you’d like to raise at the General Meeting, you can also email us at agm(a)ripe.net before the meeting. We do hope to see you there. Kind regards, Karla Liddle-White GM Organisation Team RIPE NCC

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[news] Reminder: Nominations to Fill One Seat on the NRO NC
by Hans Petter Holen 01 Sep '26

01 Sep '26

Dear colleagues, This is a reminder that nominations are open to fill one seat on the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC). The seat will be filled by appointment by the RIPE NCC Executive Board for a three-year term, from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029. The NRO NC performs the role of the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC), including overseeing the Global Policy Development Process, advising the ICANN Board on Internet number resource policy, and nominating individuals to serve in key ICANN roles. Any individual residing within the RIPE NCC service region, who has participated in at least three RIPE Meetings, is eligible for nomination, except Regional Internet Registry (RIR) staff members. Self-nominations are permitted. Nominations should include the nominee’s name, country of residence, organisation or employer, email address and motivation for nomination, as well as the name and organisation of the person making the nomination. Please send nominations to nominations(a)ripe.net no later than 23:59 UTC on Wednesday, 30 September 2026. Nominees will need to accept the nomination, provide identification for verification and agree to adhere to the RIPE Code of Conduct by 14 October 2026. The list of confirmed nominees will be published by 15 October 2026. More details are available at: https://www.ripe.net/community/nro-nc/nro-nc-nominations-october-2026/ Kind regards, Hans Petter Holen Chief Executive Officer RIPE NCC --------------------- Important Dates ---------------------- 30 September 2026: Deadline for NRO NC nominations 14 October 2026: Deadline for nominees to complete the confirmation requirements 15 October 2026: Final date for publication of the list of confirmed nominees 30 October 2026: Final date for announcement of the Board appointment 26-30 October 2026: RIPE 93 Meeting

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[news] RIPE NCC Member Update: August 2026
by Boris Duval 27 Aug '26

27 Aug '26

Dear RIPE NCC members, The August 2026 Member Update is now available on our website at: https://www.ripe.net/about-us/news/ripe-ncc-member-update-august-2026/ You can also read the update below. 1. Registry – LIR Stats – RIPE PDP Update – Multiple LIR Accounts: Looking Back and Thinking Ahead 2. Technology – RIPE NCC Open House: A Deep Dive into RIPE Atlas Anchors - Édition française – DNS Abuse and Criminal Infrastructure: Beyond Definitions and Blocklists 3. Community and Engagement – Register for CAPIF 5 – Register for the Internet Measurement Day: Bucharest – NRO NC Nominations 2026: Call to Fill One Seat – ASO AC Selects Oscar Robles to Fill ICANN Board Seat 9 Vacancy – AFRINIC Appoints Mike Silber as Chief Executive Officer – RIPE Labs Article Competition for RIPE 93 Closes Soon – RIPE NCC Upcoming In-Person Courses and Webinars – RIPE NCC in Eight Languages 4. Organisational Update – Sjoerd Wolthers Appointed Chief Technology Officer – Register Now for the General Meeting October 2026 1. Registry – LIR Stats Number of LIR accounts: 20,687 (+29) Number of members: 19,977 (+32) IPv4 addresses transferred in July: 5,935,616 (+4,159,744) LIRs with IPv6: 15,806 (+23) LIRs on IPv4 Waiting List: 757 Days that first LIR in queue has been waiting: 467 % of IPv4 address space covered by ROAs: 77% % of IPv6 address space covered by ROAs: 45% ARCs completed in July: 275 – RIPE PDP Update The Review Phase for Policy Proposal 2024-01 (Revised IPv6 PI Assignment Policy) started on 25 August 2026. Please send any comments to address-policy-wg(a)ripe.net before 23 September 2026. You can find the proposal and impact analysis at: https://www.ripe.net/community/policies/proposals/2024-01/ https://www.ripe.net/community/policies/proposals/2024-01/#impact-analysis And the draft document at: https://www.ripe.net/community/policies/proposals/2024-01/draft/ – Multiple LIR Accounts: Looking Back and Thinking Ahead Why a feature introduced for a handful of members became one of the RIPE NCC's most complex operational challenges. https://labs.ripe.net/author/marco_schmidt/multiple-lir-accounts-looking-ba… 2. Technology – RIPE NCC Open House: A Deep Dive into RIPE Atlas Anchors - Édition française Vous parlez français ? There will be a French edition of the A Deep Dive into RIPE Atlas Anchors Open House on 1 September. You can register at: https://www.ripe.net/meetings/open-house/ripe-ncc-open-house-a-deep-dive-in… – DNS Abuse and Criminal Infrastructure: Beyond Definitions and Blocklists Evidence suggests that criminals may control a substantial share of new gTLD registrations. Although the precise scale remains contested, the article asks whether current DNS Abuse measures adequately address wider misuse of domain names. https://labs.ripe.net/author/andrew_campling/dns-abuse-and-criminal-infrast… 3. Community and Engagement – Register for CAPIF 5 The fifth edition of the Central Asia Peering and Interconnection Forum (CAPIF 5) will take place from 24-25 September 2026 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. More information and registration details are available at: https://www.ripe.net/meetings/regional-meetings/capif/capif-5/ – Register for the Internet Measurement Day: Bucharest Join us in Bucharest on Wednesday, 30 September 2026 for the next Internet Measurement Day (IMD). More information and registration details are available at: https://www.ripe.net/meetings/internet-measurement-day/internet-measurement… – NRO NC Nominations 2026: Call to Fill One Seat Nominations are now open for one seat on the NRO NC, which will be appointed by the RIPE NCC Executive Board for a three-year term beginning on 1 January 2027. We encourage eligible members of the RIPE community who are interested in contributing to the NRO NC’s work to submit a nomination by 23:59 UTC on 30 September 2026. https://www.ripe.net/about-us/news/nro-nc-nominations-2026-call-to-fill-one… – ASO AC Selects Oscar Robles to Fill ICANN Board Seat 9 Vacancy The Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) is pleased to announce the selection of Oscar Robles (LAC Region) to fill Seat 9 on the ICANN Board of Directors. https://www.ripe.net/about-us/news/aso-ac-selects-oscar-robles-to-fill-ican… – AFRINIC Appoints Mike Silber as Chief Executive Officer The AFRINIC Board of Directors, with the consent of the Receiver, appointed Mr Silber to the position. He is expected to assume office in January 2027, following completion of the notice period associated with his current employment. https://www.ripe.net/about-us/news/afrinic-appoints-mike-silber-as-chief-ex… – RIPE Labs Article Competition for RIPE 93 Closes Soon The RIPE Labs article competition is almost over. You have until 2 September to submit your idea for an article that offers value to the RIPE community. The winner will receive free tickets, travel and accommodation for RIPE 93 in Sofia. https://labs.ripe.net/competitions/ripe-labs-article-competition-ripe-93/ – RIPE NCC Upcoming In-Person Courses and Webinars September 2026: Tue, 1 Sept 2026 - Introduction to IPv6 Webinar (Online) Tue, 8 Sept 2026 - RIPE Database Applications Webinar (Online) Wed-Thu, 9-10 Sept 2026 - IPv6 Advanced Training Course (Bucharest, Romania) Fri, 11 Sept 2026 - IPv6 Security Training Course (Bucharest, Romania) Mon-Tue, 14-15 Sept 2026 - IPv6 Advanced Training Course (Dublin, Ireland) Wed, 16 Sept 2026 - IPv6 Security Training Course (Dublin, Ireland) Mon, 21 Sept 2026 - IPv6 Fundamentals Training Course (Dushanbe, Tajikistan) Tue-Wed, 22-23 Sept 2026 - IPv6 Advanced Training Course (Dushanbe, Tajikistan) Mon, 28 Sept 2026 - BGP Routing Security Training Course (Madrid, Spain) Tue-Wed, 29-30 Sept 2026 - IPv6 Advanced Training Course (Madrid, Spain) Wed, 30 Sept 2026 - Local Internet Registry Fundamentals (Oslo, Norway) October 2026: Thu, 1 Oct 2026 - RIPE Database Training Course (Oslo, Norway) Wed, 14 Oct 2026 - IPv6 Fundamentals Training Course (St. Julian's, Malta) Thu, 15 Oct 2026 - RIPE Database Training Course (St. Julian's, Malta) Fri, 16 Oct 2026 - BGP Routing Security Training Course (St. Julian's, Malta) You can register for these courses and webinars at: https://learning.ripe.net/w/upcoming/ Interested in becoming a Local Host for RIPE NCC Training Courses? https://academy.ripe.net/hosting-courses Help us improve our training services! Answer this five-minute survey and let us know how we can do better: https://ripe-ncc.typeform.com/to/gVNAUwQR – RIPE NCC in Eight Languages We publish information on a wide range of important topics in eight languages - Arabic, Russian, Turkish, Farsi, French, Spanish, Italian and Ukrainian are covered. We are also looking for community volunteers to translate text on our Information Services. If you want information in your language, or would like to volunteer to help translate, check out the RIPE NCC Language Centre: https://www.ripe.net/languages/ 4. Organisational Update – Sjoerd Wolthers Appointed Chief Technology Officer We are pleased to announce that Sjoerd Wolthers has been appointed as our new Chief Technology Officer, as of 1 September 2026. https://www.ripe.net/about-us/news/sjoerd-wolthers-appointed-chief-technolo… – Register Now for the General Meeting October 2026 Registration is now open for the RIPE NCC General Meeting (GM) taking place 28-30 October 2026. The meeting will be held online for remote participants and onsite at the Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia in Bulgaria alongside RIPE 93. https://www.ripe.net/about-us/news/register-now-for-the-general-meeting-oct… We’ll be back next month with more news! Best regards, Boris Duval Communications Officer RIPE NCC

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[service] Planned Maintenance on Saturday, 22 August 2026 – Some Services Unavailable
by Boris Duval 13 Aug '26

13 Aug '26

Dear RIPE NCC members, On 22 August 2026, we will perform an upgrade to Alfresco in production. Alfresco is our document management system, which is used to store all member-related documentation. The application will be unavailable from 08:00 to 20:00 (UTC+2) on 22 August. During this time, it will not be possible to use Alfresco, or to complete the following actions: - Membership applications - Resource transfers - Resource requests - Merger & Acquisition requests - Any other actions for which a ticket is created, as this depends on Alfresco being available The upgrade is a necessary step to bring the application up-to-date and mitigate vulnerabilities and security risks. Please be aware that unexpected patching can cause a delay in the application becoming available again. We have therefore picked a weekend to complete the upgrade to allow for overrun if needed. In the event of a rollback, we will update this post to notify users and schedule the upgrade for another time. Be aware that the upgrade has been completed in two other environments without issue, so a rollback is not expected. We appreciate your patience as we make updates to the application. Best regards, Boris Duval Communications Officer RIPE NCC

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[GM] Register Now for the RIPE NCC General Meeting October 2026
by Hans Petter Holen 12 Aug '26

12 Aug '26

Dear RIPE NCC members, On behalf of our Executive Board, I invite you to register for the RIPE NCC General Meeting (GM) October 2026. You can register now at: https://my.ripe.net/#/meetings/active You must register by 14:00 (UTC+2) on the day of the GM. The General Meeting will take place from 28-30 October 2026 at the Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia in Bulgaria alongside the RIPE 93 Meeting, and will also be online. Members can join the meeting: - In person at the hotel - Remotely via Meetecho - By following a livestream Eligible members who have registered will be able to vote online using the Assembly Voting platform. By registering, you can attend, join in discussions and vote on key decisions that shape the RIPE NCC. The GM also provides members with an opportunity to hear about the operations and activities of the RIPE NCC, with reports from the RIPE NCC Executive Board and Management. At the upcoming GM, members will vote on resolutions affecting the governance of the RIPE NCC and discuss the Draft Activity Plan and Budget 2027. -- Register -- Register to attend and vote at: https://my.ripe.net/#/meetings/active You must register by 14:00 (UTC+2) on 28 October 2026. If you have not registered to vote by this deadline, you will *not* be able to vote. -- Apply for a proxy vote -- You can be represented by a third party who is not an authorised member contact or director of your organisation. If you wish to do this, please fill in the proxy form and send it to us by Wednesday, 14 October 2026. Any proxy form sent to us after this date will not be valid. You can find the proxy form at: https://www.ripe.net/s/gm/oct-2026/proxy-form/ More information about the General Meeting is available at: https://www.ripe.net/s/gm/oct-2026/ If you have questions about the General Meeting, please email us at < agm(a)ripe.net>. Kind regards, Hans Petter Holen Chief Executive Officer RIPE NCC

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[news] NRO NC Nominations 2026: Call to Fill One Seat
by Hans Petter Holen 30 Jul '26

30 Jul '26

Dear colleagues, This is a call for nominations to fill one seat on the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC). This seat will be filled by appointment by the RIPE NCC Executive Board. We encourage those interested to familiarise themselves with the work of the NRO NC, and to reach out to current or former NRO NC members to understand the workload and responsibilities involved. To read more about the NRO NC and the appointment process, please see: https://www.ripe.net/community/nro-nc/nro-nc-nominations-october-2026/ ---------------------------- About the NRO NC ---------------------------- The NRO NC performs the role of the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC), including: - Overseeing the Global Policy Development Process. - Providing recommendations to the ICANN Board concerning the recognition of new RIRs. - Nominating individuals to serve in the ASO’s two seats (Seat 9 and Seat 10) on the ICANN Board of Directors and other ICANN bodies. - Advising the ICANN Board on Internet number resource allocation policy, in conjunction with the RIRs. - Developing procedures for conducting business in support of their responsibilities, in particular, for the appointment of an ASO AC Chair and definition of the Chair’s responsibilities. For more information about the ASO AC, please see: https://aso.icann.org/aso-ac/ ---------------------------- Nomination Process ---------------------------- Any individual residing within the RIPE NCC service region who has participated in at least three RIPE Meetings, is eligible for nomination, except Regional Internet Registry (RIR) staff members. Self-nominations are permitted. Nominations must include: - Name of nominee - Nominee's country of residence - Nominee's organisation or employer - Nominee's email address - Motivation for nomination - Name of nominating individual - Nominator's organisation or employer Please submit nominations by email to nominations(a)ripe.net no later than 23:59 UTC on Wednesday, 30 September 2026. The RIPE NCC will contact all nominees to confirm their nomination to the NRO NC. To become a confirmed nominee, each nominee must, by 23:59 UTC on Wednesday, 14 October 2026: - Accept the nomination in writing - Submit a certified copy of an official identification document so that their identity can be verified - Agree to adhere to the RIPE Code of Conduct Nominees who cannot be contacted, do not respond to communications from the RIPE NCC, or fail to meet these requirements by the deadline will not be confirmed. The list of confirmed nominees will be published on the RIPE NCC website no later than Thursday, 15 October 2026. Nominees may also submit a written statement in support of their nomination for publication on the RIPE NCC website. Other individuals may express their support for a nominee by emailing nominations(a)ripe.net. These expressions of support will also be published on the RIPE NCC website. The nomination process is available at: https://www.ripe.net/community/nro-nc/nro-nc-nominations-october-2026/nomin… --------------------------------------- Executive Board Appointment --------------------------------------- This seat is appointed by the RIPE NCC Executive Board. There will be no community vote for this seat during RIPE 93. The RIPE NCC Executive Board will select a candidate from the list of confirmed nominees to fill the seat for a three-year term, beginning on 1 January 2027 and ending on 31 December 2029. This seat is currently held by Hervé Clément, whose term expires on 31 December 2026. I would like to thank Hervé for his time spent as representative for the RIPE community and as chair of the NRO NC. Kind regards, Hans Petter Holen Chief Executive Officer RIPE NCC --------------------- Important Dates ---------------------- 30 September 2026: Deadline for NRO NC nominations 14 October 2026: Deadline for nominees to complete the confirmation requirements 15 October 2026: Final date for publication of the list of confirmed nominees 30 October 2026: Final date for announcement of the Board appointment 26-30 October 2026: RIPE 93 Meeting

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[news] RIPE NCC Member Update: July 2026
by Boris Duval 29 Jul '26

29 Jul '26

Dear RIPE NCC members, The July 2026 Member Update is now available on our website at: https://www.ripe.net/about-us/news/ripe-ncc-member-update-july-2026/ You can also read the update below. 1. Registry – LIR Stats – RIPE PDP Update – A Farewell to ARPs 2. Technology – Register for RIPE NCC Open House: A Deep Dive into RIPE Atlas Anchors - 30 July – Who's Running All Those Tiny RPKI Servers? – Beyond Origin Validation: Four Classes of Routing Attack Nobody Is Validating – Inside a Shutdown: BGP Evidence from an Operator Who Was There 3. Community and Engagement – Reminder: RIPE 93 Call for Presentations and Registration Open – RIPE 95: Call for Host and Sponsors – Register for CAPIF 5 – Many Sovereignties, One Internet – The RIPE Chair Team Reports - July 2026 – The RIPE Labs Article Competition for RIPE 93 is Open – RIPE NCC Academy Launches Summer School 2026 – RIPE NCC Upcoming In-Person Courses and Webinars 4. Organisational Update – RIPE NCC Strategy 2027-31 Published – Summary Notes from the 194th Executive Board Meeting 1. Registry – LIR Stats Number of LIR accounts: 20,658 (-124) Number of members: 19,945 (-111) IPv4 addresses transferred in June: 1,775,872 (-137,216) LIRs with IPv6: 15,783 (+48) LIRs on IPv4 Waiting List: 753 Days that first LIR in queue has been waiting: 454 % of IPv4 address space covered by ROAs: 76% % of IPv6 address space covered by ROAs: 45% ARCs completed in June: 237 – RIPE PDP Update Policy Proposal 2026-01 (simplify assignment of first ASN): this new proposal has been submitted for Discussion. Please provide your feedback on the Address Policy mailing list before 5 August 2026. https://www.ripe.net/community/policies/proposals/2026-01/ https://www.ripe.net/membership/mail/ripe-mailing-lists/address-policy-wg/ Policy Proposal 2024-01 (Revised IPv6 PI Assignment Policy): the RIPE NCC will announce the start of the Review Phase together with the publication of the impact analysis and the policy draft. https://www.ripe.net/community/policies/proposals/2024-01/ – A Farewell to ARPs IPv6-only networks can still rely on IPv4 subnets and ARP. This article explores an IETF proposal that removes both, delivering IPv4 as a service over IPv6-only infrastructure without translation or tunnelling: https://labs.ripe.net/author/remco-van-mook/a-farewell-to-arps-ipv4-service… A follow-up article answers the questions it sparked: https://labs.ripe.net/author/remco-van-mook/whats-arp-got-to-do-with-it/ 2. Technology – Register for RIPE NCC Open House: A Deep Dive into RIPE Atlas Anchors - 30 July Are you interested in hosting a RIPE Atlas Anchor or learning more about how it can benefit your network? Join us for our upcoming RIPE NCC Open House on 30 July, where we'll take a deep dive into RIPE Atlas Anchors, explain how they work, and guide you through the process of deploying and operating one. https://www.ripe.net/meetings/open-house/ripe-ncc-open-house-hosting-a-ripe… Vous parlez français? There will be a French edition of the same open house on 1 September. You can register at: https://www.ripe.net/meetings/open-house/ripe-ncc-open-house-a-deep-dive-in… – Who's Running All Those Tiny RPKI Servers? Who runs the hidden infrastructure behind secure Internet routing? An internship report from SIDN Labs looks beyond the RIRs at the independently operated RPKI publication servers helping to secure BGP. https://labs.ripe.net/author/ties-dirksen/whos-running-all-those-tiny-rpki-… – Beyond Origin Validation: Four Classes of Routing Attack Nobody Is Validating RPKI has made real progress against prefix hijacking. But when you map every known class of BGP attack against the defences that exist, four of them turn out to sit entirely outside cryptographic validation: handled with local filters, static thresholds and reactive response. https://labs.ripe.net/author/antonio-prado/beyond-origin-validation-four-cl… – Inside a Shutdown: BGP Evidence from an Operator Who Was There When Bangladesh vanished from the global routing table in July 2024, public routing data captured the event as it unfolded. Drawing on first-hand observations from inside one affected network, this article explores what that data can and cannot tell us. https://labs.ripe.net/author/mdkamruzzaman-khan-2/inside-a-shutdown-bgp-evi… 3. Community and Engagement – Reminder: RIPE 93 Call for Presentations and Registration Open The Call for Presentations for RIPE 93, taking place in Sofia, Bulgaria, from 26-30 October 2026, is open. RIPE 93 will be a hybrid meeting, and both in-person and virtual presentations are welcome. The deadline to submit talks for the Plenary is 14 August 2026. https://ripe93.ripe.net/present/call-for-presentations/ – RIPE 95: Call for Host and Sponsors Are you interested in hosting the RIPE 95 Meeting in Madrid at the Meliá Castilla Hotel from 15-19 November 2027? We are inviting organisations within Spain to submit a proposal to be considered as the meeting host. The deadline for submissions is 30 October 2026. https://www.ripe.net/about-us/news/ripe-95-call-for-host/ If you’re interested in sponsoring RIPE 95, find more information at: https://www.ripe.net/meetings/event-sponsorship/ – Register for CAPIF 5 The fifth edition of Central Asia Peering and Interconnection Forum (CAPIF 5) will take place from 24-25 September 2026 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. More information and registration details are available at: https://www.ripe.net/meetings/regional-meetings/capif/capif-5/ – Many Sovereignties, One Internet Digital sovereignty is not simply good or bad. The commons test offers a practical framework for assessing whether different strategies expand choice, preserve interoperability, strengthen resilience and support meaningful participation, or create new dependencies and chokepoints. https://labs.ripe.net/author/hisham_ibrahim/many-sovereignties-one-internet/ – The RIPE Chair Team Reports - July 2026 The RIPE Chair Team rounds up the latest developments across the community, from RIPE 93 preparations and policy work to governance updates and community activities. https://labs.ripe.net/author/mirjam_kuhne/the-ripe-chair-team-reports-july-… – The RIPE Labs Article Competition for RIPE 93 is Open The RIPE Labs article competition is back, inviting community members to submit ideas for articles that offer value to the RIPE community. The winner will receive free tickets, travel and accommodation for RIPE 93 in Sofia, with entries closing on 2 September: https://labs.ripe.net/competitions/ripe-labs-article-competition-ripe-93/ – RIPE NCC Academy Launches Summer School 2026 The RIPE NCC Academy is launching the RIPE NCC Academy Summer School 2026. Throughout July and August, learners who complete a RIPE NCC Academy e-learning course will receive a free certification exam voucher. To earn a digital badge, learners must claim and use the voucher to pass their exam of choice until 31 August 2026. https://academy.ripe.net/ – RIPE NCC Upcoming In-Person Courses and Webinars August 2026: Thu, 6 Aug 2026 - IPv6 Associated Protocols Security Webinar (Online) Wed, 12 Aug 2026 - Local Internet Registry Fundamentals (Oslo, Norway) Thu, 13 Aug 2026 - RIPE Database Training Course (Oslo, Norway) Thu, 13 Aug 2026 - Internet Routing Registry Webinar (Online) Fri, 14 Aug 2026 - IPv6 Security Training Course (Oslo, Norway) Tue, 18 Aug 2026 - IPv6 Security Myths, Filtering and Tips Webinar (Online) Wed, 26 Aug 2026 - IPv6 Fundamentals Training Course (Vilnius, Lithuania) Thu, 27 Aug 2026 - RIPE Database Training Course (Vilnius, Lithuania) Fri, 28 Aug 2026 - BGP Routing Security Training Course (Vilnius, Lithuania) September 2026: Tue, 1 Sept 2026 - Introduction to IPv6 Webinar (Online) Tue, 8 Sept 2026 - RIPE Database Applications Webinar (Online) Wed-Thu, 9-10 Sept 2026 - IPv6 Advanced Training Course (Bucharest, Romania) Fri, 11 Sept 2026 - IPv6 Security Training Course (Bucharest, Romania) Mon-Tue, 14-15 Sept 2026 - IPv6 Advanced Training Course (Dublin, Ireland) Wed, 16 Sept 2026 - IPv6 Security Training Course (Dublin, Ireland) Mon, 21 Sept 2026 - IPv6 Fundamentals Training Course (Dushanbe, Tajikistan) Tue-Wed, 22-23 Sept 2026 - IPv6 Advanced Training Course (Dushanbe, Tajikistan) Mon, 28 Sept 2026 - BGP Routing Security Training Course (Madrid, Spain) Tue-Wed, 29-30 Sept 2026 - IPv6 Advanced Training Course (Madrid, Spain) You can register for these courses and webinars at: https://learning.ripe.net/w/upcoming/ Interested in becoming a Local Host for RIPE NCC Training Courses? https://academy.ripe.net/hosting-courses Help us improve our training services! Answer this five-minute survey and let us know how we can do better: https://ripe-ncc.typeform.com/to/gVNAUwQR 4. Organisational Update – RIPE NCC Strategy 2027-31 Published The RIPE NCC Strategy 2027-31 is now available. The document has been approved by the RIPE NCC Executive Board with input from our membership. https://www.ripe.net/publications/docs/ripe-862/ – Summary Notes from the 194th Executive Board Meeting The RIPE NCC Executive Board held its 194th meeting from 22-23 June 2026. The minutes from the meeting are available at: https://www.ripe.net/about-us/executive-board/minutes/executive-board-minut… We’ll be back next month with more news! Best regards, Boris Duval Communications Officer RIPE NCC

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[news] RIPE NCC Strategy 2027-31 Published
by Hans Petter Holen 13 Jul '26

13 Jul '26

Dear RIPE NCC members, The RIPE NCC Strategy 2027-31 is now available. The document has been approved by the RIPE NCC Executive Board with input from our membership. This is the second five-year strategy that the RIPE NCC has published, with our previous strategy covering the years 2022-26. This strategy builds upon our existing vision, mission and values and sets the long-term direction for the organisation. The document explains RIPE NCC’s role in the Internet ecosystem, sets out six strategic focus areas for the coming five-year period and the external factors that influence our operating environment. It also covers objectives at the service-level that will guide the development of our services and operations. The plans for each year will be available in detail in the Activity Plan and Budget. The document is available at: https://www.ripe.net/publications/docs/ripe-862/ Kind regards Hans Petter Holen CEO and Managing Director RIPE NCC

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[news] Summary notes from the 194th Executive Board Meeting
by Hans Petter Holen 09 Jul '26

09 Jul '26

Dear RIPE NCC members, The RIPE NCC Executive Board held its 194th meeting from 22-23 June 2026. The minutes from the meeting are available at: https://www.ripe.net/about-us/executive-board/minutes/executive-board-minut… The Executive Board publishes the minutes of its meetings so that the workings of the Board and the decisions it makes are transparent to the membership it represents. The following is a summary of the main items from the meeting. Further details are available in the minutes. --------------- Main items --------------- - The Board approved the publication of the RIPE NCC Strategy 2027-2031 - A presentation was given on the infrastructure improvements project - The Board received an update on the office renovations project - The Board reviewed proposed changes to the Articles of Association to change to a one-tier Board structure - Plans to simplify the Activity Plan and Budget and closely link it to the five-year strategy period were presented to the Board - Dr Milton Mueller, Internet Governance Project, presented a report stress testing the RIR Governance Document (v.2) - Athina Fragkouli, RIPE NCC Chief Legal Officer, updated the Board on work with the ASO AC and ICANN to develop the next version of the RIR Governance Document - Mirjam Kühne, RIPE Chair, gave an update on developments in the RIPE community - An update on the RIPE NCC’s financial status and RIPE NCC Treasury Statute 2026 was provided - The Board received a risk management status report and update on the rollout of the revised risk appetite - The Board discussed the May 2026 General Meeting - The Board resolved to deregister the Dubai Branch since the RIPE NCC Middle East FZ-LLC was now fully operational Other topics presented include: - The Managing Director’s report - Arbiter nomination process for the election at the October 2026 General Meeting - Event sponsor criteria for RIPE Meetings - Proposed amendments to RIPE NCC procedures: ‘Handling Requests for Information, Orders and Investigations from Law Enforcement Authorities’ and ‘Due Diligence for the Quality of the RIPE NCC Registration Data’ - Proposed amendments to the document ‘Management Regulations of the RIPE NCC’ - Presentation of the recent RIPE NCC staff survey results - Overview of the audited RIPE NCC Middle East FZ-LLC Financial Report 2025 --------------- Resolutions --------------- Resolution EB#194-R-01 The RIPE NCC Executive Board approves the minutes of meetings EB#191, EB#192 and EB#193. Resolution EB#194-R-02 The RIPE NCC Executive Board approves the RIPE NCC Strategy 2027-2031 and directs the publication of the document. Resolution EB#194-R-03 The RIPE NCC Executive Board reviewed and approves the RIPE NCC Treasury Statute, according to the agreed yearly review cycle. Resolution EB#194-R-04 The RIPE NCC Executive Board resolves to approve the amendments to the RIPE NCC procedural document ‘Handling Requests for Information, Orders and Investigations from Law Enforcement Authorities’. Resolution EB#194-R-05 The RIPE NCC Executive Board resolves to approve the amendments to the document ‘Due Diligence for the Quality of the RIPE NCC Registration Data’. Resolution EB#194-R-06 The RIPE NCC Executive Board adopts the proposed amendments to the document ‘Management Regulations of the RIPE NCC’. Resolution EB#194-R-07 We hereby agree and RESOLVE the following: 1. To cancel the license and de-register the Company’s branch registered with the Dubai Development Authority, Dubai, United Arab Emirates under the operating name RIPE NCC and holding license No 20802 (the “Branch”). 2. That the Company has met or will meet all outstanding debts and obligations, that there are no claims actual or pending against the Branch, that no third party has an outstanding security or other interest in any assets of the Branch and that there are no other reasons that should otherwise prevent the dissolution of the Branch. Resolution EB#194-R-08 ‘The RIPE NCC, acting as the sole member and sole shareholder of the RIPE NCC Middle East FZ-LLC, adopts the audited RIPE NCC Middle East FZ-LLC Financial Statements 31 December 2025’. Kind regards, Hans Petter Holen Managing Director and CEO RIPE NCC

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