The European Society of Arachnology supports the study of arachnology, promotes the development of this science and facilitates exchanges between researchers or institutes. Annual meetings are held in Europe, except in the years of International Congresses of Arachnology. The Society offers a wide range of further services to its members.

The ESA strongly condemns the aggressive invasion of Ukraine. We stand in solidarity with all those in Ukraine, Russia and elsewhere, who are protesting against the violence and seeking a peaceful way forward (Council letter).