European Commission Sets Out Open Source Strategy for Digital Sovereignty

Europe’s digital sovereignty must be built on innovation, not isolation

The European Union’s latest push for technological sovereignty reflects a reality that many governments have been reluctant to confront: in the 21st century, technological dependence is a geopolitical vulnerability. The European Commission’s recently unveiled package of measures, designed to make Europe a leading force in artificial intelligence while reducing reliance on American and Chinese technologies, marks one of the bloc’s most ambitious …

Beyond the Tech Stack: The Pirate Vision for a Sovereign and Free Digital Europe – European Pirates

As the European Union moves forward with its ambitious Technological Sovereignty Package, the conversation often centers on industrial competition and reducing dependencies on foreign Big Tech. However, true sovereignty is not just about where the servers are located, but about who holds the power: the state, the corporations, or the citizens. What is the Technological Sovereignty Package? The European Commission defines technological sovereignt…

European Commission Sets Out Open Source Strategy for Digital Sovereignty

The European Commission’s EU Open Source Strategy places open technologies within Europe’s digital sovereignty agenda, with attention to procurement, public-sector infrastructure, maintenance, skills, and critical technology areas. The document does not endorse specific platforms, but its emphasis on interoperability, reusable public digital assets, reduced vendor lock-in, and open standards is relevant to Drupal and other open-source systems us…