European Union

EU unveils 'EU OS'—a Linux-based system for the public sector, aiming to boost digital sovereignty and cut ties with U.S. tech giants. Built on Fedora with KDE, it’s a fresh take on open-source governance. But not everyone’s on board with the distro choice. ...more

Brussels will host the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2025 on January 31. The summit will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, and advocates to shape Europe's digital future through open-source collaboration. It will cover key topics like the EU Digital Strategy, public sector strategies, and emerging trends in AI and software liability. This event aims to align policy frameworks with Europe's evolving open-source ecosystem and digital sovereignty goals. ...more

Bet Hannon underscores the importance of adopting a unified global accessibility strategy ...more

Discover the essentials of digital accessibility with Acquia's upcoming webinar. Join industry experts as they explore the intersection of design, technology, and content on April 17th! ...more

Discover how the Eclipse Foundation and major open-source foundations collaborate to establish cybersecurity standards in line with the EU's Cyber Resilience Act, aiming to unify and enhance security practices across the open-source ecosystem. ...more

Explore the collaborative efforts within the open-source community to shape secure software development standards in light of the European Union's Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). Gain insights into the impact on Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and the necessity for inclusive policymaking that balances cybersecurity and innovation. ...more

Discover how the EU Cyber Resilience Act affects SMEs and the Open Web, as Ronni K. Gothard Christiansen sheds light on its implications in his LinkedIn article. ...more

The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) has undergone amendments in response to concerns from the open-source community, highlighting the EU's proactive approach to cybersecurity regulation. The revised legislation emphasizes the exclusion of open-source projects, introducing the concept of an "open-source steward" and extending the implementation phase to early 2027. ...more

Discover how TYPO3 and other stakeholders collaborate to foster the growth of free and open-source software for enhanced digital security in the wake of the final stages of crafting the Cyber Resilience Act of the European Union. ...more

Inter-CMS Working Group (ICWG), a consortium of four major FOSS content management systems, has issued an open letter on the significance of Free and Open Source Software in the EU’s proposed Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). ...more

The second meeting is set to be held on April 17, 2023, Monday, from 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm CEST. At the slack channel #europe-local-assoc, you will find more details about the different boards and the upcoming meetings. ...more

Drupal's communities in Europe face some challenging thresholds to organize themselves. The communities have to deal with multiple languages, different legal settings, and cultural differences that complicate the organization of large events and the exchange of knowledge, funds, and other resources. A new move in online networking anticipates a favourable outcome. ...more