Welcome to this latest edition of the European Group newsletter. May it find you in good health in these uncertain times. In particular, we want to send solidarity to the colleagues facing the current precarity wide-spread across academic institutions.

We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of long-time member and friend to the European Group, Elizabeth Stanley, and pass on condolences to all of her family and friends. This newsletter contains a commemoration to Lizzy from her close friend and colleague Phil Scraton.

In this newsletter you will also find an overview of the recent online General Assembly meeting, updates on our membership communication systems, alongside publication alerts and event notices. In addition, Joanna Gilmore and David Scott share a Draft of International Expert Statement on the Chatterton Massacre, and Victoria Canning and Sara de Jong share a Report by Refugee Legal Support on the Lived Impacts on the February 2022 UK Ministry of Defence Afghan Data Breach. Please also see the timetable for the ongoing Abolitionist Futures Reading Group 2026, shared by John Moore.

The Newsletter is the long standing model of communication and solidarity utilised by the group and serves to share member news, interventions, calls for papers and publications. Please share your publications and updates including upcoming PhD defense and graduations. We are currently accepting submissions for the next Newsletter – please submit by July 31st 2026.

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