Posts tagged "Open Source"

2025-01-26 | Stefane Fermigier

Our position paper on reforming public procurement practices to achieve digital sovereignty through open source software outlines concrete recommendations for the European Commission to align public procurement directives with the principles of digital sovereignty, open source first, and...

2025-01-21 | Stefane Fermigier

Artificial intelligence (AI) and open source are two transformative forces shaping Europe's digital future. In this article, we explore the symbiotic relationship between AI and open source, the strategic importance of open source for Europe, and the role of regulation and responsibility in...

2025-01-20 | Stefane Fermigier

Exploring the key insights and recommendations from the ADEME report on digital sustainability, and how they align with the EuroStack Initiative's vision for a sovereign, open, and sustainable European digital infrastructure.

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...

2025-01-17 | Stefane Fermigier

The EuroStack Initiative is a call to action, an invitation to reimagine Europe's digital future, to move beyond a mindset of competition and adaptation, and to embrace a future of sovereignty and self-determination. By applying the teachings of Donella Meadows, we can ensure that the EuroStack...

2025-01-15 | Stefane Fermigier

As we embark on 2025, the European digital ecosystem appears to find itself at a critical juncture. The momentum built around digital sovereignty and FOSS adoption in recent years faces new challenges and uncertainties, particularly with the re-election of Donald Trump as US President. The...

2025-01-01 | Stefane Fermigier

The year 2024 has been a pivotal one for the intersection of Open Source software (FOSS) and digital sovereignty in Europe. With increasing awareness of the strategic importance of controlling digital infrastructure and data, the debate has moved from theoretical discussions to concrete actions,...

2024-12-10 | Stefane Fermigier

We explore the importance of enforceable interoperability, focusing on open standards and the risks of weakened definitions. It provides actionable recommendations for strengthening interoperability in complex environments like cloud computing and telecommunications.

2024-11-19 | Stefane Fermigier

We analyze the outcomes of the 'Toward European Digital Independence: Building the Euro Stack' conference, highlighting areas of alignment with strategic goals, identifying gaps, and proposing concrete actions to further the cause of European digital independence.

2024-09-12 | Stefane Fermigier

This draft aims to establish a robust set of criteria that define what it means for software or a digital service or system to be considered 'sovereign' within the European context. It draws inspiration from various sources, including the Digital Summit's focus group on digital sovereignty, the...

2024-09-12 | Stefane Fermigier

We outline how open source software aligns with the core recommendations of the Draghi Report and why a shift toward open source adoption across Europe is necessary to enhance competitiveness, reduce dependencies, and foster a more resilient and dynamic digital economy.

2024-08-01 | Stefane Fermigier

The potential defunding of the Next Generation Internet (NGI) initiative in the Horizon Europe working draft for 2025 poses a significant threat to the European open source ecosystem. This post outlines the critical role NGI plays in fostering innovation, ensuring digital sovereignty, and...