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In June 2021, the foundation stated that the effects of [[Brexit]] have prompted them to consider a move back into the [[European Union]] due to issues with [[database right]]s, difficulties with getting charitable status for the foundation, and the increasing difficulty of using [[PayPal]] and banking in the United Kingdom. The foundation has not announced the ___location of its new headquarters.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hern |first=Alex |date=2021-06-30 |title=OpenStreetMap looks to relocate to EU due to Brexit limitations |url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/jun/30/openstreetmap-looks-to-relocate-to-eu-due-to-brexit-limitations |access-date=2021-06-30 |website=The Guardian |language=en-uk }}</ref> As of February 2024, the candidates for relocation are [[Belgium]] and [[Luxembourg]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Board/Minutes/2024-02 - OpenStreetMap Foundation |url=https://osmfoundation.org/wiki/Board/Minutes/2024-02 |access-date=2024-06-22 |website=osmfoundation.org}}</ref>
By the end of 2022, the foundation had recognized 18 local chapters worldwide, including OSM Austria, supporting regional growth and community engagement.
== Governance ==
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