EU's Technological Sovereignty Package Places Open Source at Center of Digital Policy
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Nicholas Gates, Aimilia Givropoulou, Jaakko Karhu
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Summary
The European Commission has released its "European Technological Sovereignty Package," which includes a comprehensive Open Source Strategy, marking the first time open source sits at the center of EU digital policymaking. This landmark initiative represents the culmination of 23 years of advocacy and positions open source as a key tool for achieving a sovereign and resilient digital future for Europe. The strategy aims to leverage open source software to reduce dependency on non-European technology providers, enhance security, and foster digital autonomy across EU member states.
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This is a landmark moment for Europe and the global open source ecosystem.
Today's package is the culmination of 23 years of...
The Commission's Open Source Strategy is Europe's most significant step to date in utilizing open source to achieve a sovereign and resilient digital future.
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