Earlier this month, the World Scout Committee (WSC) of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) took the decision to phase out the Eurasia Scout Region. The European Scout Committee was involved, together with the leadership of the Asia-Pacific and Eurasia Regions, in order to outline the best ways to support Scouting in the countries currently within the Eurasia Scout Region. Following the decision of the WSC it is foreseen that, as of 1 October 2023, the Member Organizations (MOs) of Ukraine, Moldova, Belarus, Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan will join the European Scout Region. The European Scout Committee supports this decision and is prepared to take all the necessary steps to welcome additional members and extend the support to all Scouts within the new boundaries of the Region, always having our guiding principles in mind: Unity, Transparency, Continuous Improvement, Diversity and Inclusion and Youth Empowerment. After joining our Region, we will actively work together with our new members aiming at ensuring they are strong and resilient as organisations. They will have opportunities to participate actively in the life of the Region and form partnerships inside the European Scout family. The European Scout Committee will also offer support in terms of membership and capacity. Between now and 30 September 2023, the European Scout Committee, in close collaboration with relevant instances of the World Scout Bureau, will be aligning the key milestones and working to prepare the transition, welcome, induction and integration of the new Member Organizations. This will include reviewing and clarifying any institutional and constitutional documents and policies of the Region, to align them with the new expanded boundaries. Together, we will celebrate the new boundaries of the European Scout Region at the European Scout Conference 2025 in Vienna. We count on all European Member Organizations to join us in this endeavour and be proactive in the welcoming of new members, by working with the Region in all transition initiatives and by developing strong partnerships in areas of mutual interest. We will keep all our members informed about the Regional actions and initiatives planned. In the meantime you can check the FAQ regarding the process of phasing out the Eurasia Scout Region or ask any additional questions or details via your Committee Contact.