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The European Commission’s Open Source Observatory (OSOR), released new country intelligence reports on Serbia and Romania.
Read the full report on Serbia: interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu/collection/o...
Read the full report on Romania:
interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu/collection/o...
Read the full report on Serbia: interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu/collection/o...
Read the full report on Romania:
interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu/collection/o...
November 14, 2025 at 9:16 AM
The European Commission’s Open Source Observatory (OSOR), released new country intelligence reports on Serbia and Romania.
Read the full report on Serbia: interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu/collection/o...
Read the full report on Romania:
interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu/collection/o...
Read the full report on Serbia: interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu/collection/o...
Read the full report on Romania:
interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu/collection/o...
During her keynote at the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2025, Máirín Duffy (Red Hat) emphasized how open source is key to advancing AI.
The 2026 Summit will tackle governance and steps to unlock open source’s full potential in Europe.
📍Brussels, 30 January 2026 More info: summit.openforumeurope.org
The 2026 Summit will tackle governance and steps to unlock open source’s full potential in Europe.
📍Brussels, 30 January 2026 More info: summit.openforumeurope.org
November 13, 2025 at 2:12 PM
During her keynote at the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2025, Máirín Duffy (Red Hat) emphasized how open source is key to advancing AI.
The 2026 Summit will tackle governance and steps to unlock open source’s full potential in Europe.
📍Brussels, 30 January 2026 More info: summit.openforumeurope.org
The 2026 Summit will tackle governance and steps to unlock open source’s full potential in Europe.
📍Brussels, 30 January 2026 More info: summit.openforumeurope.org
The OFA Symposium 2025 is happening next week, and we’re thrilled to showcase more details about our final conference track! To conclude Day 2 of the Symposium, we will explore Track 4: Sustainability and Security, from 13:30 to 16:20. Explore the full agenda here: symposium.openforumeurope.org
November 12, 2025 at 9:53 AM
The OFA Symposium 2025 is happening next week, and we’re thrilled to showcase more details about our final conference track! To conclude Day 2 of the Symposium, we will explore Track 4: Sustainability and Security, from 13:30 to 16:20. Explore the full agenda here: symposium.openforumeurope.org
OpenForum Europe is growing! We are proud to welcome a new colleague to our Brussels office, Leandra. She joins us as Policy Assistants under the CIP scheme of Bruxelles Formation.
November 10, 2025 at 9:33 AM
OpenForum Europe is growing! We are proud to welcome a new colleague to our Brussels office, Leandra. She joins us as Policy Assistants under the CIP scheme of Bruxelles Formation.
On 13 Nov 2025 in Brussels: From Insights to Impact: Advancing Europe’s Semiconductor Ambitions! Hosted by allpros.eu, the event unites industry, innovators & policymakers to shape Europe’s semiconductor future and the next phase of the #ChipsAct.
November 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
On 13 Nov 2025 in Brussels: From Insights to Impact: Advancing Europe’s Semiconductor Ambitions! Hosted by allpros.eu, the event unites industry, innovators & policymakers to shape Europe’s semiconductor future and the next phase of the #ChipsAct.
Join the European Commission’s Open Source Observatory (OSOR) Webinar - Navigating the Interoperable Europe Act with Open Source & OSOR Resources!
📅 Date: 20 November 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 – 11:00 CEST
📍 Location: Online:
Register here for the webinar: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...
📅 Date: 20 November 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 – 11:00 CEST
📍 Location: Online:
Register here for the webinar: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...
November 7, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Join the European Commission’s Open Source Observatory (OSOR) Webinar - Navigating the Interoperable Europe Act with Open Source & OSOR Resources!
📅 Date: 20 November 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 – 11:00 CEST
📍 Location: Online:
Register here for the webinar: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...
📅 Date: 20 November 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 – 11:00 CEST
📍 Location: Online:
Register here for the webinar: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...
We’re thrilled to announce Fernanda Campagnucci, Executive Director of InternetLab, for an insightful keynote address at the OpenForum Academy Symposium 2025.
📅 November 18
📍FGV Rio Law School, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Register now: symposium.openforumeurope.org
📅 November 18
📍FGV Rio Law School, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Register now: symposium.openforumeurope.org
November 6, 2025 at 9:51 AM
We’re thrilled to announce Fernanda Campagnucci, Executive Director of InternetLab, for an insightful keynote address at the OpenForum Academy Symposium 2025.
📅 November 18
📍FGV Rio Law School, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Register now: symposium.openforumeurope.org
📅 November 18
📍FGV Rio Law School, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Register now: symposium.openforumeurope.org
Only a few days left to submit your nomination for the European Open Source Awards.
🔹Final Deadline : 10th of November, 23:59 CET
🔹Awards Ceremony: Bibliothèque Solvay, Brussels
Submit your nomination today: europeanopensource.academy/open-call-no...
🔹Final Deadline : 10th of November, 23:59 CET
🔹Awards Ceremony: Bibliothèque Solvay, Brussels
Submit your nomination today: europeanopensource.academy/open-call-no...
November 5, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Only a few days left to submit your nomination for the European Open Source Awards.
🔹Final Deadline : 10th of November, 23:59 CET
🔹Awards Ceremony: Bibliothèque Solvay, Brussels
Submit your nomination today: europeanopensource.academy/open-call-no...
🔹Final Deadline : 10th of November, 23:59 CET
🔹Awards Ceremony: Bibliothèque Solvay, Brussels
Submit your nomination today: europeanopensource.academy/open-call-no...
OFE’s Open Source and the European Union – Capital Series took place in Copenhagen!
OpenForum Europe has hosted at the Danish Parliament to explore open source’s role in strengthening Danish and European digital infrastructure.
OpenForum Europe has hosted at the Danish Parliament to explore open source’s role in strengthening Danish and European digital infrastructure.
November 4, 2025 at 10:05 AM
OFE’s Open Source and the European Union – Capital Series took place in Copenhagen!
OpenForum Europe has hosted at the Danish Parliament to explore open source’s role in strengthening Danish and European digital infrastructure.
OpenForum Europe has hosted at the Danish Parliament to explore open source’s role in strengthening Danish and European digital infrastructure.
We would like to express gratitude to AWS for making it possible for our speakers to join the OpenForum Academy (OFA) Symposium 2025 by providing travel support.
In three weeks the OFA Symposium will convene at FGV in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
More info: symposium.openforumeurope.org
In three weeks the OFA Symposium will convene at FGV in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
More info: symposium.openforumeurope.org
November 3, 2025 at 1:40 PM
We would like to express gratitude to AWS for making it possible for our speakers to join the OpenForum Academy (OFA) Symposium 2025 by providing travel support.
In three weeks the OFA Symposium will convene at FGV in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
More info: symposium.openforumeurope.org
In three weeks the OFA Symposium will convene at FGV in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
More info: symposium.openforumeurope.org
The OFE team was participating at the Linux Foundation Europe Roadshow, the Digital Resilience Forum, Numérique en commun[s], the European Open Source Security Forum, and the Central European Open Source Policy Forum, this week, engaging with the community and contributing to key discussions.
October 31, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The OFE team was participating at the Linux Foundation Europe Roadshow, the Digital Resilience Forum, Numérique en commun[s], the European Open Source Security Forum, and the Central European Open Source Policy Forum, this week, engaging with the community and contributing to key discussions.
Only three weeks to go until the 2025 OFA Symposium! On Day 2 of the OFA Symposium (19 November) we will explore Track 3: Economic Impact of Open, running from 09:30 to 12:30. Take a look at the speakers joining us and explore the full agenda here: symposium.openforumeurope.org
October 30, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Only three weeks to go until the 2025 OFA Symposium! On Day 2 of the OFA Symposium (19 November) we will explore Track 3: Economic Impact of Open, running from 09:30 to 12:30. Take a look at the speakers joining us and explore the full agenda here: symposium.openforumeurope.org
Markus Rettstatt stressed supporting open source projects and new entrants at the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2025. The 2026 Summit will tackle governance and steps to unlock open source’s full potential in Europe.
📍Brussels, 30 January 2026
More info: summit.openforumeurope.org.
📍Brussels, 30 January 2026
More info: summit.openforumeurope.org.
October 29, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Markus Rettstatt stressed supporting open source projects and new entrants at the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2025. The 2026 Summit will tackle governance and steps to unlock open source’s full potential in Europe.
📍Brussels, 30 January 2026
More info: summit.openforumeurope.org.
📍Brussels, 30 January 2026
More info: summit.openforumeurope.org.
We would like to express gratitude to X and Y for making it possible for our speakers to join the OpenForum Academy (OFA) Symposium 2025 by providing travel support.
In three weeks the OFA Symposium will convene at FGV in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
More info: symposium.openforumeurope.org
In three weeks the OFA Symposium will convene at FGV in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
More info: symposium.openforumeurope.org
October 28, 2025 at 2:21 PM
We would like to express gratitude to X and Y for making it possible for our speakers to join the OpenForum Academy (OFA) Symposium 2025 by providing travel support.
In three weeks the OFA Symposium will convene at FGV in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
More info: symposium.openforumeurope.org
In three weeks the OFA Symposium will convene at FGV in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
More info: symposium.openforumeurope.org
OFE has joined dozens of other orgs calling for an EU Sovereign Tech Fund.
Through investment in #OpenSource sustainability, Europe can promote strategic autonomy, prevent future crises, and reduce strategic dependencies.
Read our public letter: eu-stf.openforumeurope.org/wp-content/u...
Through investment in #OpenSource sustainability, Europe can promote strategic autonomy, prevent future crises, and reduce strategic dependencies.
Read our public letter: eu-stf.openforumeurope.org/wp-content/u...
October 27, 2025 at 8:32 AM
OFE has joined dozens of other orgs calling for an EU Sovereign Tech Fund.
Through investment in #OpenSource sustainability, Europe can promote strategic autonomy, prevent future crises, and reduce strategic dependencies.
Read our public letter: eu-stf.openforumeurope.org/wp-content/u...
Through investment in #OpenSource sustainability, Europe can promote strategic autonomy, prevent future crises, and reduce strategic dependencies.
Read our public letter: eu-stf.openforumeurope.org/wp-content/u...
Busy week at OpenForum Europe. We hosted two events advancing the conversation between open source and European policymaking, the “Capital Series Denmark” and “Solving the Standardisation Dilemma”. Thank you all participants and we will keep driving the conversation forward.
October 24, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Busy week at OpenForum Europe. We hosted two events advancing the conversation between open source and European policymaking, the “Capital Series Denmark” and “Solving the Standardisation Dilemma”. Thank you all participants and we will keep driving the conversation forward.
Only a few weeks to go until the 2025 OFA Symposium! In the early afternoon of Day 1 of the Symposium (18 November) we will explore Track 2: Open Source and AI, running from 14:30 to 17:40. Take a look at the speakers joining us and explore the full agenda here: symposium.openforumeurope.org
October 23, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Only a few weeks to go until the 2025 OFA Symposium! In the early afternoon of Day 1 of the Symposium (18 November) we will explore Track 2: Open Source and AI, running from 14:30 to 17:40. Take a look at the speakers joining us and explore the full agenda here: symposium.openforumeurope.org
Planning an event, meetup, or workshop during EU Open Source Week? Submit it to the official calendar and help the community discover it! Join thousands at FOSDEM and dozens of side events to connect with open technology enthusiasts.
🔗 Submit here: opensourceweek.eu
🔗 Submit here: opensourceweek.eu
October 22, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Planning an event, meetup, or workshop during EU Open Source Week? Submit it to the official calendar and help the community discover it! Join thousands at FOSDEM and dozens of side events to connect with open technology enthusiasts.
🔗 Submit here: opensourceweek.eu
🔗 Submit here: opensourceweek.eu
At the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2025, Ben Cevery and Jutta Horstmann shared valuable insights on the future of open source innovation within the European public sector. We will carry that discussion forward into the 2026 edition.
More information and registration at summit.openforumeurope.org.
More information and registration at summit.openforumeurope.org.
October 21, 2025 at 12:33 PM
At the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2025, Ben Cevery and Jutta Horstmann shared valuable insights on the future of open source innovation within the European public sector. We will carry that discussion forward into the 2026 edition.
More information and registration at summit.openforumeurope.org.
More information and registration at summit.openforumeurope.org.
Nominate Europe’s leading #OpenSource contributors for the 2nd Annual European Open Source Awards! Recognise long-term, high-impact work in software, hardware, and beyond.
Nominate by 2 Nov 2025.
Ceremony: Bibliothèque Solvay, Brussels.
Submit: europeanopensource.academy/open-call-no...
Nominate by 2 Nov 2025.
Ceremony: Bibliothèque Solvay, Brussels.
Submit: europeanopensource.academy/open-call-no...
October 20, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Nominate Europe’s leading #OpenSource contributors for the 2nd Annual European Open Source Awards! Recognise long-term, high-impact work in software, hardware, and beyond.
Nominate by 2 Nov 2025.
Ceremony: Bibliothèque Solvay, Brussels.
Submit: europeanopensource.academy/open-call-no...
Nominate by 2 Nov 2025.
Ceremony: Bibliothèque Solvay, Brussels.
Submit: europeanopensource.academy/open-call-no...
Share your open source experience in EOSA Magazine! Highlight #OpenSource Software, #Hardware, #OpenData, and #OpenSourceAI projects shaping Europe. Digital edition available; print featured at European Open Source Awards 2026.
Submit by 15 Oct: europeanopensource.academy/eosa-magazin...
Submit by 15 Oct: europeanopensource.academy/eosa-magazin...
October 20, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Share your open source experience in EOSA Magazine! Highlight #OpenSource Software, #Hardware, #OpenData, and #OpenSourceAI projects shaping Europe. Digital edition available; print featured at European Open Source Awards 2026.
Submit by 15 Oct: europeanopensource.academy/eosa-magazin...
Submit by 15 Oct: europeanopensource.academy/eosa-magazin...
OpenForum Europe’s Astor Nummelin Carlberg will join the Linux Foundation Europe Roadshow as a speaker, contributing to a panel on funding and investment in open source.
📅 29 October 2025
📍 Ghent, Belgium
Learn more and register here: events.linuxfoundation.org/lf-europe-ro...
📅 29 October 2025
📍 Ghent, Belgium
Learn more and register here: events.linuxfoundation.org/lf-europe-ro...
October 17, 2025 at 9:25 AM
OpenForum Europe’s Astor Nummelin Carlberg will join the Linux Foundation Europe Roadshow as a speaker, contributing to a panel on funding and investment in open source.
📅 29 October 2025
📍 Ghent, Belgium
Learn more and register here: events.linuxfoundation.org/lf-europe-ro...
📅 29 October 2025
📍 Ghent, Belgium
Learn more and register here: events.linuxfoundation.org/lf-europe-ro...
Four weeks to go until the 2025 OFA Symposium! We’ll begin Day 1 of the Symposium (18 November) with Track 1: Open Technologies and Geopolitics, running from 09:40 to 12:30. Take a look at the speakers joining us and explore the full agenda here: symposium.openforumeurope.org
October 16, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Four weeks to go until the 2025 OFA Symposium! We’ll begin Day 1 of the Symposium (18 November) with Track 1: Open Technologies and Geopolitics, running from 09:40 to 12:30. Take a look at the speakers joining us and explore the full agenda here: symposium.openforumeurope.org
Join the upcoming OpenForum Europe roundtable: Solving the Standardisation Dilemma
📅 Date and Time: 22 October 2025, 16:30 – 18:30, followed by networking drinks (co-located with the Eclipse Foundation’s Code & Compliance conference).
📍Location: Maison de la Poste, Rue Picard 7, Brussels
📅 Date and Time: 22 October 2025, 16:30 – 18:30, followed by networking drinks (co-located with the Eclipse Foundation’s Code & Compliance conference).
📍Location: Maison de la Poste, Rue Picard 7, Brussels
October 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Join the upcoming OpenForum Europe roundtable: Solving the Standardisation Dilemma
📅 Date and Time: 22 October 2025, 16:30 – 18:30, followed by networking drinks (co-located with the Eclipse Foundation’s Code & Compliance conference).
📍Location: Maison de la Poste, Rue Picard 7, Brussels
📅 Date and Time: 22 October 2025, 16:30 – 18:30, followed by networking drinks (co-located with the Eclipse Foundation’s Code & Compliance conference).
📍Location: Maison de la Poste, Rue Picard 7, Brussels
Following the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2025, we’re continuing the dialogue on Europe’s leadership in open source innovation and digital policy at the 2026 Summit. Have a look at the Highlights from Panel 3: Open Source & Global Digital Cooperation.
Join us: summit.openforumeurope.org
Join us: summit.openforumeurope.org
October 14, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Following the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2025, we’re continuing the dialogue on Europe’s leadership in open source innovation and digital policy at the 2026 Summit. Have a look at the Highlights from Panel 3: Open Source & Global Digital Cooperation.
Join us: summit.openforumeurope.org
Join us: summit.openforumeurope.org