Posts tagged "EuroStack"

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...

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...

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,...

2025-05-12 | Stefane Fermigier

A rebuttal to criticisms of Open Source Software in the context of European digital sovereignty, emphasizing its strategic importance and addressing common misconceptions.

2025-05-11 | Stefane Fermigier

A rebuttal to the argument that digital sovereignty will increase costs and reduce growth in Europe, emphasizing the long-term benefits of investing in European and Open Source solutions.

2025-05-10 | Stefane Fermigier

A major step forward for European digital sovereignty: the EuroStack Initiative publishes its action plan, and we were part of it! This white paper is a concrete, action-oriented roadmap developed by a dedicated subgroup of the 200+ European tech and digital business leaders who signed the...

2025-05-01 | Stefane Fermigier

The Asterès report quantifies the staggering cost of Europe's digital dependency on US software and cloud services, amounting to €264 billion annually. This economic drain highlights the urgent need for a sovereign, open, and resilient digital future in Europe, as advocated by the EuroStack...

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.

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.

2025-02-07 | Stefane Fermigier

The reported UK demand for Apple to create a backdoor to iCloud encryption is a stark warning about the fragility of digital privacy and the urgent need for European digital sovereignty. This post explores the implications of this development and reinforces the EuroStack Initiative's call for a...

2025-02-04 | Stefane Fermigier

The recent tariffs imposed by the Trump administration have profound implications for the digital sphere, highlighting the urgent need for European digital sovereignty. The EuroStack initiative offers a path forward, a way to break free from this cycle of dependence and vulnerability.

2025-01-23 | Stefane Fermigier

President Trump's recent actions have thrown the EU-US Transatlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF) into disarray, exposing its fragility and the risks of relying on transatlantic agreements. This post explores the implications of Trump's moves for European digital sovereignty and the need for...