Posts tagged "European Tech"
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Comparing the European Commission's Cloud Sovereignty Framework with the EuroStack Proposal
2025-10-20 | Stefane Fermigier
An in-depth comparison of the European Commission's newly published Cloud Sovereignty Framework with the EuroStack Initiative's proposal reveals significant convergence in defining digital sovereignty, alongside critical divergences in methodology and application. This analysis explores these...
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About Cory Doctorow's "Microsoft, Tear Down That Wall!"
2025-10-16 | Stefane Fermigier
In response to Cory Doctorow's powerful article, "Microsoft, Tear Down That Wall!", this post outlines the EuroStack Initiative's perspective. Doctorow treats our core mission—building a sovereign European tech stack—not as a fantasy, but as a viable project already underway. This shifts the...
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Fact from Fiction: Correcting the Record on EuroStack and European Digital Sovereignty
2025-08-28 | Stefane Fermigier
Amidst direct economic threats from the United States and a staggering €264 billion annual outflow to foreign tech providers, we must set the record straight on the EuroStack Industry Initiative. We systematically dismantles common misconceptions that portray the plan as isolationist,...
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Putting the "EuroStack" to the test: A YouTuber's Real-World Experiment with European Software
2025-04-01 | Stefane Fermigier
A look at YouTuber Elvi's experiment replacing her entire work setup with European software alternatives, highlighting the practical possibilities and challenges in the pursuit of digital sovereignty.
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A Landmark Victory for Interoperability: CJEU Ruling Bolsters the Case for Digital Sovereignty
2025-02-26 | Stefane Fermigier
The CJEU ruling in the Google vs. Enel X case sets a precedent for enforcing interoperability and combating anti-competitive behavior in the digital market. This landmark judgment strengthens the case for digital sovereignty and a more competitive European tech landscape.
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Comments on the ECDPM Paper: From India Stack to EuroStack
2025-02-08 | Stefane Fermigier
A critical analysis of the European Centre for Development Policy Management's discussion paper on digital sovereignty and the EuroStack Initiative's response. This post examines the strengths and limitations of the ECDPM paper and advocates for a more ambitious vision for European digital independence.
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Comments on the leaked "Competitiveness Compass" draft from the Commission
2025-01-28 | Stefane Fermigier
The European Commission's recently leaked "Competitiveness Compass" draft is a significant document outlining a vision for Europe's economic future. While it touches upon many critical aspects, its implications for the European digital ecosystem, particularly in areas concerning AI, software,...
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About Biden's Last Executive Order on Cybersecurity
2025-01-19 | Stefane Fermigier
The Biden administration has issued a last Executive Order on Strengthening and Promoting Innovation in the Nation's Cybersecurity on January 16th. While a U.S.-centric document, this EO has several implications for Europe - particularly for our aspirations of achieving digital sovereignty and...
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