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Free Software Foundation Europe
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Bluesky account of the Free Software Foundation Europe. This account is not used anymore. Our main account is on Mastodon (mastodon.social/@fsfe) and is mirrored: https://bsky.app/profile/fsfe.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy

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🚨 Have you heard the news? You won´t believe this!!

Today, #Apple’s lawyers told the @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social that the #DMA’s #interoperability requirement would violate the company’s human rights. 🤯

Read FSFE’s response and full statement here:
fsfe.org/news/2025/ne...
#Apple: a horde of lawyers.
The FSFE: ONE lawyer.
We still landed a knockout! 💪

⭐️ Support us today to keep standing up to Apple and defending our user rights!

Donate now! fsfe.org/donate
Become part of the movement for Software Freedom - FSFE
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October 23, 2025 at 11:16 AM
🚨 Have you heard the news? You won´t believe this!!

Today, #Apple’s lawyers told the @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social that the #DMA’s #interoperability requirement would violate the company’s human rights. 🤯

Read FSFE’s response and full statement here:
fsfe.org/news/2025/ne...
October 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Reposted by Free Software Foundation Europe
Wenn wir schon über kritische Infrastruktur & Abhängigkeit von den USA sprechen: Warum nicht in Projekte investieren, die die digitale Souveränität stärken. Es braucht kein EU-Meta sondern Freie Software & offene Standards. Das allein schafft Synergien und hilft nachhaltig gegen technischen Lock-In.
March 7, 2025 at 11:16 AM
📻 Software Freedom Podcast

How is South Tyrol taking a step towards #softwarefreedom?? 🤔

💥 Our Italian deputy coordinator talks to Paolo Dongilli about the #FUSS project. Listen to them to unravel how FUSS is helping the schools in South Tyrol to use #freesoftware

🎧 fsfe.org/news/podcast...
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January 30, 2025 at 3:55 PM
🌟 @fosdem.bsky.social is just around the corner, and so is #ilovefs day ❤️ !

Have you checked if there’s an event from our community happening near you? Don’t miss out! Save the date and join in on the fun! 🚀

🎉 Let’s celebrate and say #thankyou together! ilovefs.org
#freesoftware #softwarefreedom
I Love Free Software Day - FSFE
On the annual “I Love Free Software Day” we express our gratitude to all Free Software contributors. Join this special event and become part of a lovely community! #ilovefs
ilovefs.org
January 29, 2025 at 12:59 PM
We'll be at @fosdem.bsky.social, will you?
🎧 Listen to our SFP028 about 2 DevRooms.

@asander.bsky.social & Bonnie discuss the topics covered in the Legal & Policy DevRoom and the #FOSS Funding DevRoom.

fsfe.org/news/podcast...

#freesoftware #softwarefreedom
January 22, 2025 at 2:51 PM
♥️ Ready for I Love Free Software Day 2025? ♥️

At this annual event on 14 Feb. the FSFE celebrates all the contributors to #freesoftware saying "Thank You"

💥 It is a day dedicated to recognising and appreciating all the work done for Free Software projects. 👏

fsfe.org/news/2025/ne...
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January 16, 2025 at 1:43 PM
📣 The FSFE calls for broader interoperability by Apple under the DMA 📣

We submitted our position to the @ec.europa.eu ’s public consultation on measures requiring Apple to ensure compliance with the #DMA 's interoperability provisions.

fsfe.org/news/2025/ne...
The FSFE calls for broader interoperability by Apple under the DMA - FSFE
The Free Software Foundation Europe, alongside civil society organizations, developers and researchers, submitted its position to the European Commission’s...
fsfe.org
January 16, 2025 at 10:08 AM
As we prepare for #FOSDEM 🎉 and continue working on the #DMA implementation 💪🏾 , we are excited to launch the 4th edition of #YH4F 🚀!

We closed 2024 sharing our predictions for 2048 and taking part in #38c3 !

📖 Read our newsletter here: fsfe.org/news/nl/nl-2...

#softwarefreedom #freesoftware
FOSDEM & DMA updates+++ 2025 YH4F +++ Our visions for 2048 - FSFE
The new year has begun, offering 365 days to promote Free Software! As we prepare for FOSDEM and continue working on the DMA implementation, we are excited...
fsfe.org
January 14, 2025 at 10:03 AM
🚀 Today we officially kick off Youth Hacking 4 Freedom 2025 with our opening event! 🎉✨

Are you a young European with a passion for coding? This is your chance to create your own Free Software project and meet peers across Europe! 💻🌍

👉 Register now: yh4f.org/register

#YH4F #FreeSoftware
January 9, 2025 at 12:47 PM
⚠️ 🆂🅰🆅🅴 🆃🅷🅴 🅳🅰🆃🅴⚠️

Symposium: 'Public Money? Public Code!' in Practice
🌐 publiccode.eu

🗓️ 8 April 2025
📍 Essen, Germany
ℹ️ fsfe.org/events/event...

#PMPC #FreeSoftware
https://publiccode.eu/en/
publiccode.eu
January 8, 2025 at 10:41 AM
2025 #YH4F is officially underway, with its opening event on 9 January! 🚀

💻 Check out the experience of one of the 2024 winners: fsfe.org/news/2025/ne...

📝 Don't forget to register for this edition. Late registration is possible: yh4f.org/register
Up for 2025 YH4F? 2024 Winner Sofía Aritz shares why it's a must-join! - FSFE
The fourth round of Youth Hacking 4 Freedom (YH4F) is officially underway, with its opening event on 9 January. Sofía, one of the 2024 winners, gives us an...
fsfe.org
January 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Our 27th episode of the #SoftwareFreedom Podcast is now online. For this episode @lexelas and Bonnie discuss the #FreeSoftware hearing in the German Bundestag. Listen to the episode and learn more about the background to the hearing & how #FreeSoftware is now mainstream :)
fsfe.org/news/podcast...
SFP#27: Policy and EU: Free Software hearing in the German Bundestag - FSFE
Alexander Sander, the FSFE's Senior Policy Consultant, and Bonnie Mehring meet for their monthly update on the current policy topics. In this episode they ...
fsfe.org
December 19, 2024 at 1:38 PM
The @fsfe.org has been proudly chosen for 2024 Proton's lifetime fundraiser! 🚀

Like @protonprivacy.bsky.social join our cause for #DeviceNeutrality with a donation!

fsfe.org/support

#freesoftware #softwarefreedom
December 17, 2024 at 3:09 PM
𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗬𝗛𝟰𝗙 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗦 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡!

Are you a European teenager?
Do you:
- like programming 💻 and want to develop your own idea 💡?
- like #freesoftware?
- want to have fun and meet other teenagers like you 👾?

Youth Hacking 4 Freedom is for you!
fsfe.org/activities/y...

#yh4f #softwarefreedom
Youth Hacking 4 Freedom - FSFE
If you like programming, tinkering, having fun with software and if you are up for a challenge, we have something exciting for you: "Youth Hacking 4 Freedo...
fsfe.org
December 16, 2024 at 3:41 PM
How can #FreeSoftware support Human Rights?

Gabriel Ku Wei Bin, our Legal Project Manager, explains how Free Software safeguards fundamental rights like the right to vote, right to privacy, or the right to be free from discrimination

📺 media.fsfe.org/w/cTKew4p4MMaCMgwftM6v19

#softwarefreedom
Free Software and Human Rights - LED 2022
Gabriel Ku Wei Bin, FSFE Senior Legal Project Manager, speaks at Legal Education Day 2022 about how Free Software supports your fundamental rights
media.fsfe.org
December 13, 2024 at 2:33 PM
Want to know what motivates #YH4F participants and learn about their projects?

Check out our first interview for the 2024 edition! fsfe.org/news/2024/ne...

💥 📣 Registration for the 2025 edition is open! fsfe.org/activities/y...

#FreeSoftware #YouthHacking4Freedom
Meet Vinícius and Simon, young hackers from Youth Hacking 4 Freedom - FSFE
The 3rd edition of Youth Hacking 4 Freedom (YH4F) has officially concluded, celebrating the impressive talents of young European developers. Two of the par...
fsfe.org
December 11, 2024 at 3:44 PM
The FSFE participated in the hearing on "Open Source" at the Bundestag. @asander.bsky.social presented our position.

📺 Watch it: media.fsfe.org/w/cMMF6DCiLB...

💡 Read our written opinion (in DE): download.fsfe.org/policy/20241...

#FreeSoftware #SoftwareFreedom
Alexander Sander, FSFE Senior Policy Consultant, at the German Bundestag hearing on “Open Source”
On Wednesday, 4 December 2024, Alexander Sander participated in the hearing on "Open Source" at the German parliament in Berlin. Alexander Sander presented the position of the FSFE and answered the...
media.fsfe.org
December 9, 2024 at 3:09 PM
FSFE December Newsletter! 🎄❄️

We are participating in a hearing at the German Parliament, we keep pushing for long-term funding for #FreeSoftware, new versions of REUSE Specification and REUSE tools were released, and more!

fsfe.org/news/nl/nl-2...

#SoftwareFreedom
Hearing at the Bundestag +++ Ada Premiere in German +++ REUSE and NGI updates - FSFE
As the last month of the year rolls in, thoughts of 2025 are already taking shape. But before we dive into the new year, December is packed with news! We a...
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December 3, 2024 at 12:40 PM
We are intervening in the Apple vs.EC litigation. Become a proud supporter of the FSFE and join us in defending software freedom from monopoly control!

We are the only civil society organisation taking action in this case.

fsfe.org/activities/a...

#SoftwareFreedom #FreeSoftware
November 29, 2024 at 11:59 AM
📣 Call for Participation - Legal and Policy Issues DevRoom #FOSDEM25!

lists.fosdem.org/pipermail/fo...

💥 Ideas for your proposal:
LL-generative-models
Regulations (CRA, AI Act, PLD, DMA)
Funding schemes & market incentives for #FreeSoftware
License compliance experiences
And more!
#FOSS
[FOSDEM] CfP: Legal and Policy Issues DevRoom at FOSDEM 2025
lists.fosdem.org
November 26, 2024 at 5:14 PM
𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲

Why is software created using taxpayers’ money not released as #FreeSoftware under a #FOSS licence? If it is public money, it should be public code as well!

🖥️ publiccode.eu

📺 media.fsfe.org/w/7cH6EATpmP...
Public Money? Public Code!
Why software financed with public money should be released as Free Software. Read more: https://publiccode.eu/
media.fsfe.org
November 25, 2024 at 4:31 PM
💥 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 - FOSDEM 2025 💥

📣 Submit your proposals for talks and panel discussions about #FreeSoftware related legal or policy topics
⏳ Deadline: Sunday 1 December at 23:59 AoE.
📝 pretalx.fosdem.org/fosdem-2025/...

More info: fsfe.org/news/2024/ne...
FOSDEM 2025 Call for Participation: Legal and Policy Issues DevRoom - FSFE
We are exited to announce that the Legal and Policy Issues DevRoom will be returning for FOSDEM 2025! Join this DevRoom at the biggest annual Free Software...
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November 21, 2024 at 2:02 PM
📣 EU consultation confirms: long-term funding for #FreeSoftware is needed! After our call to action, hundreds of answers highlight the need for sustainable funding for #SoftwareFreedom in Europe.

Read more here: fsfe.org/news/2024/ne...
EU consultation confirms demand: long-term funding for Free Software is needed - FSFE
The FSFE called on the community to participate in a consultation on the European Union’s Digital Europe Programme and demanded long-term sustainable fundi...
fsfe.org
November 13, 2024 at 3:57 PM
💥The FSFE submitted last month its arguments in the Apple vs. EU Commission litigation, arguing how interoperability is key for our digital societies.

📎 Want to know more about this case? Check out this article by Heise Online: www.heise.de/en/news/FSFE...

#SoftwareFreedom
FSFE: Apple is a threat to free software – and a DMA rule-breaker
Apple is blocking free software and clearly violating the new EU competition law, complain activists. They are backing the Commission.
www.heise.de
October 11, 2024 at 10:54 AM