On the EAS 2021, on June 28, 2021 there will be held the Special Session SS9: European Forum of Astronomical Communities.
The European Forum of Astronomical Communities is a platform of the EAS to discuss the development of underrepresented astronomy communities in Europe.
The main goals of the European Forum of Astronomical Communities are to maintain an EAS Forum for discussing ways to support underrepresented astronomical communities in Europe, to support the professionalization of astronomy communities in Europe, to present current research, industrial and educational networking activities available in Europe, and to explore how the European Regional office of Astronomy for Developments (E-Road) can support connecting European astronomy institutes to stimulate capacity building.