Announcement

The context of this announcement is a call by an anonymous organisation to insert political protests within EAA sessions. We would like to apologise for any confusion and offence our resulting message to session organisers on 2 September may have caused. Please understand that we are currently working in unprecedented and very difficult circumstances.

We are therefore sincerely sorry if anyone has unfortunately gained the impression that they do not have a right to speak. The EAA stands fast for academic freedom and the freedom of speech, and we have never sought to impede anyone’s pre-agreed presentation or discussions on the presentations. But please remember that our sessions are precious places where the participants attend to have their contributions heard and discussed in the full time that is allocated.

Our prime objective is to move forward on all EAA matters in a way that better represents the spirit and ethos of the EAA as enshrined in its Statutes. We trust all session organisers and speakers will exercise due responsibility and respect. We are grateful to everyone for your shared efforts in striving for the common interests of the EAA and our Membership.