European Commission Adds Open Document Format Support for Cyber Resilience Act Feedback
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Summary
The European Commission responded positively to a request to add Open Document Format (ODS) support for providing feedback on Cyber Resilience Act guidance. Previously, the Commission had only offered a proprietary .xlsx spreadsheet format, which contradicted its own advocacy for open standards, vendor neutrality, and digital sovereignty. The Commission's quick response within 24 hours resolved the issue, making the original call for action unnecessary.
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The European Commission has spent years advocating for open standards, vendor neutrality, and digital sovereignty.
The European Interoperability Framework explicitly recommends open formats for public sector digital services.
This is not a minor procedural oversight.
The EU's own Open Source Software Strategy calls for reducing dependency on proprietary technologies, and the Cyber Resilience Act itself is designed to address systemic risks from unaccountable technology dependencies.
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