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Driving open source innovation in Europe and beyond.
At the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026, organised by OpenForum Europe, the panel “Building Alternatives – Cloud & AI” explored how open source can help Europe build competitive and sovereign cloud and AI ecosystems.
Watch the panel discussion: youtu.be/g7FMohvbae8?... #opensource #policy
Linux Foundation Europe responded to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on the European Open Digital Ecosystem Strategy.
Open source is Europe’s digital backbone - invest upstream, scale open source companies, and support neutral governance. Read more: ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
Earlier this month, EU Open Source Week 2026 took place in Brussels 🇪🇺 From the EU Open Source Policy Summit to #FOSDEM and fringe events, the community came together around Europe’s open digital infrastructure.
Thanks to all speakers, organizers, volunteers, partners, and community members.
Why do policy models struggle with #opensource?
FOSS runs critical infrastructure but has no central control. It enables technology transfer & standards, while limiting borders and top-down intervention.
Policy must work with horizontal coordination, not against it. genevadialogue.ch/how-open-sou...
Global collaboration and Europe's digital sovereignty goals: debate - FOSDEM 2026
Europe is moving from slogans to strategy on #DigitalSovereignty, with #opensource at the core.
This #FOSDEM session on Global collaboration & Europe’s digital sovereignty goals explores how global #opensource participation can strengthen Europe’s strategic autonomy. fosdem.org/2026/schedul...
Does adopting #opensource really deliver #digitalsovereignty?
At #FOSSBackstage 2026, Mirko Boehm examines this question in “Does FOSS Buy Sovereignty? Participation vs. Ownership”, exploring what sovereignty requires beyond license freedoms. Learn more:
26.foss-backstage.de/session/does...
#FOSDEM 2026 is wrapping up! Gabriele Columbro reports high energy from startups and VCs investing in #opensource.
It’s now clear: Open Source is a key tool for #digitalsovereignty. Submit responses to the EC strategy soon. Next stop: KubeCon Europe in March! 🚀
#opensource #policysummit
Open source in Europe is moving from why to how.
We continued the conversation today (31 Jan) at FOSDEM and will keep it going tomorrow (1 Feb). Find us at the Linux Foundation Europe + OpenSSF stand (K level 2, group A). linuxfoundation.eu/newsroom/eu-...
The Linux Foundation Europe January 2026 Newsletter is live! 🇪🇺
Get updates on digital sovereignty, the Cyber Resilience Act, FOSDEM, and projects shaping the ecosystem.
Read more: linuxfoundation.eu/newsroom/lin...
#OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #CloudNative #CyberResilience #FOSDEM
Linux Foundation Europe 2025: Milestones, Momentum, and What’s Next
How do we keep open source strong as regulation and geopolitics shift? That question shaped LF Europe’s work in 2025 - from CRA readiness to #digitalsovereignty.
Read more: linuxfoundation.eu/newsroom/lin...
#opensource #cyberresilienceact
📣 Servo at FOSDEM 2026
This weekend at FOSDEM 2026, @rego.bsky.social Chair of the Servo TSC, will present:
“The Servo project and its impact on the web platform ecosystem.”
📅 Saturday, Jan 31
🕑️ 14:00–14:30 CET
📍 Browser and Web Platform Devroom
🎥 Live stream
fosdem.org/2026/schedul...
EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026 - Keynote Speaker - Gabriele Columbro (LF Europe/FINOS)
Gabriele Columbro (LF Europe / FINOS) will present a keynote at the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026 on Europe’s #digitalsovereignty and the strategic role of open ecosystems. Learn more: summit.openforumeurope.org #opensource
23.01.2026 11:04 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026 - Panel: Building Alternatives – Cloud & AI
How can open source drive competitive European cloud & AI alternatives? A discussion on EuroStack, open AI models, and what’s needed for trust, interoperability, and strategic control in Europe. summit.openforumeurope.org
23.01.2026 10:46 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Linux Foundation Europe - Gold Sponsor - open source policy summit 2026
Linux Foundation Europe is a Gold Sponsor of the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026 (30 Jan, Brussels + online).
#Digitalsovereignty runs on #opensource and we are glad to support this important conversation for Europe’s digital future. linuxfoundation.eu/newsroom/eu-...
🇪🇺 EU Open Source Week 2026 is coming to Brussels.
From #FOSDEM 2026 to the EU Open Source Policy Summit, it’s a full week of #opensource, policy, and collaboration.
👉 Read the full blog to see what’s happening.
linuxfoundation.eu/newsroom/eu-...
Accelerating the open source flywheel in Europe with private sector & VC funding - FOSDEM 2026 session
Heading to #FOSDEM?
Don’t miss the session: Accelerating the open source flywheel in Europe with private sector & VC funding.
Gabriele Columbro (LF Europe) and Abel Samot (Commit) will share insights on why enterprise + VC investment matter for Europe’s open source growth. fosdem.org/2026/schedul...
Heading to #FOSDEM? Don’t miss the panel on Global collaboration & Europe’s digital sovereignty, with perspectives from Gabriele Columbro (LF Europe), Vittorio Bertola (Open-Xchange) and Thierry Carrez (OpenInfra Foundation), moderated by Paula Grzegorzewska (LF Europe).
fosdem.org/2026/schedul...
Solving Europe's problems with Open Source - FOSDEM 2026 session
📣 Heading to #FOSDEM? Don’t miss Solving Europe’s problems with Open Source - with Paula from #LFEurope plus speakers from RTE, TNO/Maastricht, Open Energy Transition & Mozilla. How open source strengthens agriculture, energy & public infrastructure.
fosdem.org/2026/schedul... #DigitalSovereignty
Open Sovereign Cloud Day
📣 CFP is open for #OpenSovereignCloudDay (23 March 2026, Amsterdam)! We’re looking for talks on digital & cloud sovereignty. Closes 25 Jan 2026 at 23:59 CEST. Co-located with #KubeCon + #CloudNativeCon EU. events.linuxfoundation.org/kubecon-clou... #opensource #digitalsovereignty
12.01.2026 09:26 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Global Cooperation for Human-Centered AI Key Insights from the GOSIM AI Vision Forum
New report explores how AI can strengthen human values and agency, with insights from the GOSIM AI Vision Forum in Beijing. Covers humanistic AI, global governance, sector impacts, and the role of digital public goods.
Read the full report for deeper insights. www.linuxfoundation.org/research/gos...
LF Europe Update: Policy, Projects, Priorities - Mirko Boehm, Sr. Director of Community Development
Have you watched the LF Europe project updates yet?
At the #LFEuropeMemberSummit, Mirko Boehm shares insights on policy, projects, and priorities shaping Europe’s open source ecosystem plus how collaboration and community engagement are driving impact. youtu.be/A74-UfhiPVg?...
🎧 Gabriele Columbro (GM of LF Europe & ED of FINOS) joins @josh.bressers.name on the Open Source Security Podcast to talk #CyberResilienceAct, #opensource policy & #digitalsovereignty in the Europe. opensourcesecurity.io/2025/2025-12...
16.12.2025 16:24 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
This #OpenSourceSecurity episode I chat with Gabriele Columbro from @linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social
We of course chat about the #CRA and how he helped with shaping what we see today
We also cover open source sustainability, vertical foundations, and all the attention open source is receiving
Fintech Open Source Developer Day by FINOS
Tomorrow at FINOS’ Fintech Open Source Developer Day at apiDays Paris, @mirkoboehm.bsky.social will speak on how #opensource foundations and global collaboration support Europe’s #digitalsovereignty. Learn more:
ticket.apidays.global/event/apiday...
Bridging the Open Source Gap: from Funding Paradoxes to Digital Sovereignty - Interview - Gabriele Columbro
Europe has 1.6x more #opensource developers than the US or China but 4x less funding. In a new podcast, Gabriele Columbro (LF Europe & FINOS) discusses Europe’s funding paradox, #digitalsovereignty, and why open collaboration remains a global innovation engine. www.infoq.com/podcasts/bri...
09.12.2025 15:48 — 👍 3 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
Glimpses from Day 2 at #ossummit Japan, with keynotes, sessions, & community exchange across the #opensource ecosystem. The morning prog included the keynote by Gabriele Columbro, GM of LF Europe & ED of FINOS, on how FINOS is delivering value to financial services through open collaboration.
09.12.2025 15:38 — 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
European Resilience Summit Paris Wed, Dec. 10, 2025
Tomorrow at the #EuropeanResilienceSummit in Paris, Linux Foundation Europe joins the Europe’s Digital Backbone panel on how open source and sovereign cloud power Europe’s digital resilience. With Mirko Boehm, Philippe Ensarguet & more: www.europeanresiliencesummit.com/paris/
09.12.2025 14:19 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Podcast: Bridging the Open Source Gap: From Funding Paradoxes to Digital Sovereignty Gabriele Columbro, managing director of the Linux Foundation Europe, discusses the differences in the open-sourc...
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Podcast: Bridging the Open Source Gap: From Funding Paradoxes to Digital Sovereignty Gabriele Columbro, managing director of the Linux Foundation Europe, discusses the differences in the open-sourc...
#Sovereignty #Regulation #The #InfoQ #Podcast #Open #Source […]
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OpenForum Europe has issued an updated letter, with new signatories, calling for an EU Sovereign Tech Fund.
Read our updated public letter with new signatories: eu-stf.openforumeurope.org/wp-content/u...
