Dear RIPE NCC members, I want to give you an update on the independent investigation that we initiated in May this year into allegations of bullying of a RIPE NCC staff member by a member of the Executive Board. In short, the investigation is still ongoing. We understand that people want to see a conclusion to the investigation, and we share that desire to see an outcome. However, the most important aspect of this matter is to have a fair and independent investigation that leads to the right outcome. Several legal issues and difficulties in arranging meetings with various parties over the summer have been the main causes of delay. There will be no action taken until the independent investigation is complete. And to clarify, until we get an outcome from the investigators, no one is or will be placed under administrative leave or will be asked to step down from a position. We will follow the process we set out, and we will do everything we can to make sure the well-being and privacy of all parties is respected. Kind regards, Ondřej Filip RIPE NCC Executive Board Chair