Posts tagged "Public Sector"
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Position Paper: A Structured Framework for Europe's Digital Sovereignty: Technological Building Blocks for the Public Digital Infrastructure and Internet Commons
2025-05-01 | Stefane Fermigier
A structured framework for Technological Building Blocks (TBBs) to support Europe's digital sovereignty, public digital infrastructure, and Internet Commons.
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Best amendments to the European Technological Sovereignty and Digital Infrastructure Initiative
2025-04-09 | Stefane Fermigier
A look at the most interesting amendments to the European Parliament's report on Technological Sovereignty and Digital Infrastructure, highlighting the push for decentralised cloud, open-source tech stacks, and EU jurisdiction.
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Schleswig-Holstein's Bold Open Source Leap: A Model for Digital Sovereignty?
2025-03-08 | Stefane Fermigier
The German state of Schleswig-Holstein is making waves with its ambitious plan to ditch Microsoft Office, Exchange, and Windows in favor of Open Source alternatives. This bold move has significant implications for digital sovereignty, public procurement, and the future of the European digital...
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The TADPF is Dead (or Dying): Your Immediate Digital Resilience Plan starts with the EuroStack Directory
2025-03-03 | Stefane Fermigier
As reported by Euractiv, the Transatlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF/DPF) is collapsing. The European Commission's silence is deafening. The time for decisive action by every organization involved is now. The EuroStack Directory is your essential resource for navigating this crisis and...
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EuroStack Project Response to the Call for Evidence "2025 Strategic Foresight Report"
2025-02-25 | Stefane Fermigier
This submission provides evidence-based input to the 2025 Strategic Foresight Report, focusing on long-term EU resilience, from the perspective of the EuroStack Project. We believe that achieving genuine digital sovereignty, built upon Open Source principles and a thriving European ecosystem, is...
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Proposal for the European Commission 2024-2027 Open Source Strategy
2024-02-25 | Stefane Fermigier
The European Commission's commitment to Open Source software is a key aspect of Europe's digital agenda. Building on previous Open Source Strategy documents (2014-2017 and 2020-2023), we outline a proposal for a renewed and expanded strategy for 2024-2027, addressing evolving digital challenges...
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The Two Faces of a Public-Sector OSPO
2024-02-13 | Stefane Fermigier
Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs) in the public sector have a dual mandate, encompassing both internal and external-facing functions. This document outlines the core responsibilities of a public-sector OSPO, highlighting the distinct yet interconnected nature of its internal and external mandates.
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Escaping the "Microsoft Trap": challenges and strategies for the technological autonomy of the French Ministry of Defence
2024-01-30 | Stefane Fermigier
A report on the challenges of cyber defence was tabled on 17 January by the National Assembly's Committee on National Defence and the Armed Forces. Presented by MPs Anne Le Hénanff and Frédéric Mathieu, the report looks at the French Ministry of the Armed Forces' dependence on Microsoft...
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The year 2023 in Review: Open Source and Digital Sovereignty in Europe
2024-01-01 | Stefane Fermigier
The year 2023 saw a surge of interest in Open Source software as a cornerstone of digital sovereignty across Europe. From the EU's Open Source Strategy to national initiatives and industry advocacy, key themes emerged that shaped the landscape of Open Source in Europe. This article provides an...
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The year 2022 in Review: Open Source and Digital Sovereignty in Europe
2023-01-01 | Stefane Fermigier
The year 2022 marked a year of both solidification and strategic shifts in the relationship between Open Source software (FOSS) and digital sovereignty in Europe. This article provides an overview of the major developments and debates that defined the year 2022 in Open Source and digital sovereignty.
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The year 2021 in Review: Open Source and Digital Sovereignty in Europe
2022-01-01 | Stefane Fermigier
The year 2021 was a pivotal year for Open Source software and digital sovereignty in Europe. This article provides an overview of the major developments and debates that shaped the Open Source ecosystem in Europe in 2021.
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The year 2020 in Review: Open Source and Digital Sovereignty in Europe
2021-01-01 | Stefane Fermigier
The year 2020 was a pivotal year for Open Source software and digital sovereignty in Europe. This article provides an overview of the major developments and debates that shaped the Open Source ecosystem in Europe in 2020.
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