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OpenForum Europe has updated its October Public Letter, now joined by three new signatories: the Open Knowledge Foundation Deutschland e. V., the Processing Foundation and the Drupal Association.
Read the updated public letter: eu-stf.openforumeurope.org/wp-content/u...
Read the updated public letter: eu-stf.openforumeurope.org/wp-content/u...
February 13, 2026 at 12:48 PM
OpenForum Europe has updated its October Public Letter, now joined by three new signatories: the Open Knowledge Foundation Deutschland e. V., the Processing Foundation and the Drupal Association.
Read the updated public letter: eu-stf.openforumeurope.org/wp-content/u...
Read the updated public letter: eu-stf.openforumeurope.org/wp-content/u...
In 2025, the German federal government committed to adopting Open Document Format (ODF) as a national standard by 2027.
This article from the European Commission’s Open Source Observatory (OSOR) explores this development.
Read the full article:
interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu/collection/o...
This article from the European Commission’s Open Source Observatory (OSOR) explores this development.
Read the full article:
interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu/collection/o...
February 12, 2026 at 10:17 AM
In 2025, the German federal government committed to adopting Open Document Format (ODF) as a national standard by 2027.
This article from the European Commission’s Open Source Observatory (OSOR) explores this development.
Read the full article:
interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu/collection/o...
This article from the European Commission’s Open Source Observatory (OSOR) explores this development.
Read the full article:
interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu/collection/o...
EU Open Source Week 2026 wrapped up on February 1, and OpenForum Europe is thrilled to have been part of so many inspiring activities. In our newest blog post, we reflects on OFE’s involvement in the EU Open Source week.
Read the full blog post: openforumeurope.org/connecting-e...
Read the full blog post: openforumeurope.org/connecting-e...
February 11, 2026 at 9:35 AM
EU Open Source Week 2026 wrapped up on February 1, and OpenForum Europe is thrilled to have been part of so many inspiring activities. In our newest blog post, we reflects on OFE’s involvement in the EU Open Source week.
Read the full blog post: openforumeurope.org/connecting-e...
Read the full blog post: openforumeurope.org/connecting-e...
NGI Commons launched a survey on Building Blocks for Europe's Open Internet Stack. Your input will be used for policy recommendations to the EU_commission and shape the future of European digital sovereignty! ⬇️
ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...
⏱️ 20-30 minutes
🌍 Open until 23:59 on 8 March 2026
ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...
⏱️ 20-30 minutes
🌍 Open until 23:59 on 8 March 2026
February 10, 2026 at 12:24 PM
NGI Commons launched a survey on Building Blocks for Europe's Open Internet Stack. Your input will be used for policy recommendations to the EU_commission and shape the future of European digital sovereignty! ⬇️
ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...
⏱️ 20-30 minutes
🌍 Open until 23:59 on 8 March 2026
ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...
⏱️ 20-30 minutes
🌍 Open until 23:59 on 8 March 2026
The European Open Source Academy launched a 7-part masterclass: “Building and Sustaining the Open Source Impact”. Created by Amandine Le Pape (Element, Matrix.org Foundation), the series guides Open Source enthusiasts and experts on building sustainable Open Source businesses and driving innovation⬇️
February 9, 2026 at 1:13 PM
The European Open Source Academy launched a 7-part masterclass: “Building and Sustaining the Open Source Impact”. Created by Amandine Le Pape (Element, Matrix.org Foundation), the series guides Open Source enthusiasts and experts on building sustainable Open Source businesses and driving innovation⬇️
The 2nd Annual European Open Source Awards were held in Brussels on 29 Jan 2026 at the Bibliothèque Solvay, celebrating the individuals and organisations building the Open Source foundation for Europe’s digital infrastructure.
See the full list of winner in the comments⬇️
See the full list of winner in the comments⬇️
February 6, 2026 at 11:39 AM
The 2nd Annual European Open Source Awards were held in Brussels on 29 Jan 2026 at the Bibliothèque Solvay, celebrating the individuals and organisations building the Open Source foundation for Europe’s digital infrastructure.
See the full list of winner in the comments⬇️
See the full list of winner in the comments⬇️
The session recordings and photos from the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026 are now available.
Session recordings are now available on the OFE YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Event photos are live on the Summit website: summit.openforumeurope.org/gallery/
Session recordings are now available on the OFE YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Event photos are live on the Summit website: summit.openforumeurope.org/gallery/
February 5, 2026 at 11:27 AM
The session recordings and photos from the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026 are now available.
Session recordings are now available on the OFE YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Event photos are live on the Summit website: summit.openforumeurope.org/gallery/
Session recordings are now available on the OFE YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Event photos are live on the Summit website: summit.openforumeurope.org/gallery/
Yesterday, the European Commission’s public consultation on the Open Digital Ecosystems Strategy closed. At OFE, we welcomed the chance to share how open source can strengthen Europe’s digital sovereignty, cybersecurity, and competitiveness.
Read our full submission: ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
Read our full submission: ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
February 4, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Yesterday, the European Commission’s public consultation on the Open Digital Ecosystems Strategy closed. At OFE, we welcomed the chance to share how open source can strengthen Europe’s digital sovereignty, cybersecurity, and competitiveness.
Read our full submission: ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
Read our full submission: ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
Last Friday at the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026, OFE, Open Source Initiative, and Open Knowledge Foundation launched Open Technology Research, a partnership to advance evidence-based policymaking and global research on the impacts of open technologies.
opentechresearch.org/blog/press-r...
opentechresearch.org/blog/press-r...
February 3, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Last Friday at the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026, OFE, Open Source Initiative, and Open Knowledge Foundation launched Open Technology Research, a partnership to advance evidence-based policymaking and global research on the impacts of open technologies.
opentechresearch.org/blog/press-r...
opentechresearch.org/blog/press-r...
The last panels of the day are now underway! Up next is a closer look into unlocking the benefits of open source through the panels "Competitiveness & Open Source in the Automotive Industry" and "Sovereignty & Procurement." Follow this thread for highlights and pictures.
January 30, 2026 at 3:15 PM
The last panels of the day are now underway! Up next is a closer look into unlocking the benefits of open source through the panels "Competitiveness & Open Source in the Automotive Industry" and "Sovereignty & Procurement." Follow this thread for highlights and pictures.
The UN Open Source Week Conference Report was presented by Omar Mohsine, Arnau Monterde, and Sachiko Muto, offering insight on crucial discussions held throughout UN Open Source Week. They outlined activities held during UN OSW and announced that the next one will start June 24, 2026.
January 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The UN Open Source Week Conference Report was presented by Omar Mohsine, Arnau Monterde, and Sachiko Muto, offering insight on crucial discussions held throughout UN Open Source Week. They outlined activities held during UN OSW and announced that the next one will start June 24, 2026.
Energised from the lunch break, the day continues with a thematic focus on open source as an enabler of digital sovereignty. Panels will include “OSPOs as Sovereignty Engines” and “Building Alternatives – Cloud & AI”.
Find key quotes, insights and pictures below!
Find key quotes, insights and pictures below!
January 30, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Energised from the lunch break, the day continues with a thematic focus on open source as an enabler of digital sovereignty. Panels will include “OSPOs as Sovereignty Engines” and “Building Alternatives – Cloud & AI”.
Find key quotes, insights and pictures below!
Find key quotes, insights and pictures below!
Deborah Bryant, Astor Nummelin Carlberg and @avilarenata.bsky.social launched the Open Technology Research, a joint initiative of OFE,
@opensource.org and @okfn.bsky.social.
The initiative will create a sustainable global platform for research, knowledge exchange, and policy engagement.
@opensource.org and @okfn.bsky.social.
The initiative will create a sustainable global platform for research, knowledge exchange, and policy engagement.
January 30, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Deborah Bryant, Astor Nummelin Carlberg and @avilarenata.bsky.social launched the Open Technology Research, a joint initiative of OFE,
@opensource.org and @okfn.bsky.social.
The initiative will create a sustainable global platform for research, knowledge exchange, and policy engagement.
@opensource.org and @okfn.bsky.social.
The initiative will create a sustainable global platform for research, knowledge exchange, and policy engagement.
The morning continues focusing on the economics, investment and industrial policy relating to open source! Stay tuned to explore “Europe's Software Challenges”, “Europe as the World’s Home for Open Source” and “Open Source and Economic Security”.
Follow this thread for highlights from the panels!
Follow this thread for highlights from the panels!
January 30, 2026 at 9:05 AM
The morning continues focusing on the economics, investment and industrial policy relating to open source! Stay tuned to explore “Europe's Software Challenges”, “Europe as the World’s Home for Open Source” and “Open Source and Economic Security”.
Follow this thread for highlights from the panels!
Follow this thread for highlights from the panels!
Astor Nummelin Carlberg is stepping back as OFE's Executive Director after 4 excellent years, but will remain on the Board. Starting March, Laszlo Igneczi takes over as ED, bringing extensive experience from his time at BEREC Office and the Hungarian Permanent Representation to the EU.
January 30, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Astor Nummelin Carlberg is stepping back as OFE's Executive Director after 4 excellent years, but will remain on the Board. Starting March, Laszlo Igneczi takes over as ED, bringing extensive experience from his time at BEREC Office and the Hungarian Permanent Representation to the EU.
Today's the day!
The EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026 kicks off discussions on Europe's digital future under the theme “Digital sovereignty runs on open source”!
Tune in to our live stream and follow this thread for updates and exclusive pictures from the conference.
The EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026 kicks off discussions on Europe's digital future under the theme “Digital sovereignty runs on open source”!
Tune in to our live stream and follow this thread for updates and exclusive pictures from the conference.
January 30, 2026 at 7:49 AM
Today's the day!
The EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026 kicks off discussions on Europe's digital future under the theme “Digital sovereignty runs on open source”!
Tune in to our live stream and follow this thread for updates and exclusive pictures from the conference.
The EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026 kicks off discussions on Europe's digital future under the theme “Digital sovereignty runs on open source”!
Tune in to our live stream and follow this thread for updates and exclusive pictures from the conference.
Tomorrow is the day! The EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026 will soon open its doors to welcome leaders from the public and private sectors. Our focus is clear: Digital Sovereignty runs on Open Source.
📍Brussels, 30 January 2026
More information: summit.openforumeurope.org.
📍Brussels, 30 January 2026
More information: summit.openforumeurope.org.
January 29, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Tomorrow is the day! The EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026 will soon open its doors to welcome leaders from the public and private sectors. Our focus is clear: Digital Sovereignty runs on Open Source.
📍Brussels, 30 January 2026
More information: summit.openforumeurope.org.
📍Brussels, 30 January 2026
More information: summit.openforumeurope.org.
Only 2 days left until the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026. The panel “Europe’s Software Challenge” examines how openness can underpin a European software policy that strengthens competitiveness and digital sovereignty.
📍Brussels, 30 January 2026
More information: summit.openforumeurope.org.
📍Brussels, 30 January 2026
More information: summit.openforumeurope.org.
January 28, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Only 2 days left until the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026. The panel “Europe’s Software Challenge” examines how openness can underpin a European software policy that strengthens competitiveness and digital sovereignty.
📍Brussels, 30 January 2026
More information: summit.openforumeurope.org.
📍Brussels, 30 January 2026
More information: summit.openforumeurope.org.
This morning, OpenForum Europe and MEP Michał Kobosko co-hosted a breakfast at the European Parliament about our report advocating for an EU Sovereign Tech Fund.
Read the full report: eu-stf.openforumeurope.org
Read the full report: eu-stf.openforumeurope.org
January 28, 2026 at 11:24 AM
This morning, OpenForum Europe and MEP Michał Kobosko co-hosted a breakfast at the European Parliament about our report advocating for an EU Sovereign Tech Fund.
Read the full report: eu-stf.openforumeurope.org
Read the full report: eu-stf.openforumeurope.org
The panel “Deep Dive: Competitiveness & Open Source in the Automotive Industry” at the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026 explores how open source can boost competitiveness across the automotive value chain.
📍Brussels, 30 January 2026
More information: summit.openforumeurope.org.
📍Brussels, 30 January 2026
More information: summit.openforumeurope.org.
January 28, 2026 at 8:20 AM
The panel “Deep Dive: Competitiveness & Open Source in the Automotive Industry” at the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026 explores how open source can boost competitiveness across the automotive value chain.
📍Brussels, 30 January 2026
More information: summit.openforumeurope.org.
📍Brussels, 30 January 2026
More information: summit.openforumeurope.org.
The panel “OSPOs as Sovereignty Engines” examines how institutional capability underpins digital sovereignty, focusing on the role of Open Source Programme Offices (OSPOs) across public and private organisations.
📍Brussels, 30 January 2026
More information: summit.openforumeurope.org.
📍Brussels, 30 January 2026
More information: summit.openforumeurope.org.
January 27, 2026 at 10:47 AM
The panel “OSPOs as Sovereignty Engines” examines how institutional capability underpins digital sovereignty, focusing on the role of Open Source Programme Offices (OSPOs) across public and private organisations.
📍Brussels, 30 January 2026
More information: summit.openforumeurope.org.
📍Brussels, 30 January 2026
More information: summit.openforumeurope.org.
The EU Open Source Policy Summit is just around the corner, including the panel ‘Open Source & Economic Security’, exploring how open source software enhances the EU’s economic security.
📍Brussels, 30 January 2026
More information: summit.openforumeurope.org.
📍Brussels, 30 January 2026
More information: summit.openforumeurope.org.
January 26, 2026 at 2:38 PM
The EU Open Source Policy Summit is just around the corner, including the panel ‘Open Source & Economic Security’, exploring how open source software enhances the EU’s economic security.
📍Brussels, 30 January 2026
More information: summit.openforumeurope.org.
📍Brussels, 30 January 2026
More information: summit.openforumeurope.org.
The panel “Building Alternatives – Cloud & AI” at the Summit will explore how Open Source can support Europe’s digital sovereignty by enabling competitive alternatives to dominant global platforms across cloud and AI.
📍Brussels, 30 January 2026
More info: summit.openforumeurope.org.
📍Brussels, 30 January 2026
More info: summit.openforumeurope.org.
January 21, 2026 at 12:55 PM
The panel “Building Alternatives – Cloud & AI” at the Summit will explore how Open Source can support Europe’s digital sovereignty by enabling competitive alternatives to dominant global platforms across cloud and AI.
📍Brussels, 30 January 2026
More info: summit.openforumeurope.org.
📍Brussels, 30 January 2026
More info: summit.openforumeurope.org.
As the EU revises public procurement rules, this panel explores how procurement shapes markets and sovereignty, using non-price criteria like openness and sustainability to boost innovation and strengthen Europe’s digital autonomy.
Brussels, 30 January 2026
More info: summit.openforumeurope.org
Brussels, 30 January 2026
More info: summit.openforumeurope.org
January 20, 2026 at 10:17 AM
As the EU revises public procurement rules, this panel explores how procurement shapes markets and sovereignty, using non-price criteria like openness and sustainability to boost innovation and strengthen Europe’s digital autonomy.
Brussels, 30 January 2026
More info: summit.openforumeurope.org
Brussels, 30 January 2026
More info: summit.openforumeurope.org
The EU Open Source Week platform is your guide to everything happening during the EU Open Source Week.
We’re thrilled to see so many events on the platform. To help you navigate the week, here’s a sneak peek at some of the events. Read the comments for more information on the events!
We’re thrilled to see so many events on the platform. To help you navigate the week, here’s a sneak peek at some of the events. Read the comments for more information on the events!
January 19, 2026 at 2:50 PM
The EU Open Source Week platform is your guide to everything happening during the EU Open Source Week.
We’re thrilled to see so many events on the platform. To help you navigate the week, here’s a sneak peek at some of the events. Read the comments for more information on the events!
We’re thrilled to see so many events on the platform. To help you navigate the week, here’s a sneak peek at some of the events. Read the comments for more information on the events!