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Sebastian Raible @sebastianraible.bsky.social · 1d

Excited speak at the @linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social #LFEMemberSummit in #Ghent 28/Oct:

Closing the Backdoor: #DigitalSovereignty for #EU & Public Authorities with #OpenSource

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A photo of Sebastian Raible (APELL) before a stylised Ghent cityscape, on the right, "Linux Foundation Europe Member Summit: 28 October 2025, Ghent, Belgium, #LFEuropeMemberSummit".

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Sebastian Raible @sebastianraible.bsky.social · 5d

This week I had the opportunity to present @apell.info at #Mindtrek conference in Tampere (FI): #OpenSource business is of strategic importance to the #EU. We engage with policy makers to encourage leveraging this advantage!

Thanks for encouraging discussions! (Conference photos: Konsta Lattu.)

Sebastian Raible presents on stage at Mindtrek conference, with a projector screen displaying a slide with relevant policy, including budget and public procurement. Attendees are seated in red chairs, engaged in the presentation. A neon light and a laptop are also visible.

Sebastian Raible presents on stage at Mindtrek conference, listening to an audience question.

A VIP pass for a speaker at an International Technology Conference, featuring the name "Sebastian Raible" and his title as Director of EU Government Affairs at APELL. The background includes a brown leather chair with a cushion.

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APELL @apell.info · 6d

As you know, APELL is part of the @eosa.bsky.social project, establishing a recognition scheme for Open Source in the form of awards! ✨

Submit your proposals for the new EOSA Magazine by 15 October, find more info on europeanopensource.academy/eosa-magazin...

EOSA Magazine Submissions | European Open Source Academy

European Open Source Academy Magazine Submission Guidelines

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Open Source Business Alliance @osb-alliance.de · 23d

🇪🇺 Bring mit uns zusammen Open-Source-Themen in die EU-Politik!

@sebastianraible.bsky.social vernetzt und vertritt die europäische Open-Source-Industrie in Brüssel mit unserem Dachverband APELL.

👉 Dafür brauchen wir Dich!

🚀 Werde Mitglied im Advisory Board! ➡️ apell.info#advisoryboard

#OpenSource

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- Policy Advocacy and Contributions
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- EU Projects
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- APELL is Growing
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Auf der rechten Seite des Sharepics ist ein Portraitfoto von Sebastian Raible, darunter steht „Sebastian Raible, Director EU Government Affairs“

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APELL @apell.info · Sep 4

The @ec.europa.eu wants to update its product legislation framework, the #NLF. This is an opportunity for the specificities of #OpenSource development and business models to be reflected for future legal certainty! Read our suggestions here: apell.info/2025/09/03/p... #EU

Product regulation must take Open Source business needs into account - APELL

In an effort to reflect the recent focus on software and other digital products in various product legislation, the Commission has asked for evidence on what the public considers important when…

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APELL @apell.info · Jul 18

More Openness, accessibility and representation of #OpenSource in European #Standardisation, please! Today we submit our recommendations to the @ec.europa.eu on Regulation 1025/2012: more inclusivity, open structures and public collaboration.

apell.info/2025/07/18/m...

APELL supports more openness, accessibility and Open Source representation in European Standardisation - APELL

Brussels, 18 July 2025. APELL welcomes the European Commission’s ambition to revise the framework of European Standardisation. In its submission, APELL calls for more representation of the Open…

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APELL @apell.info · Jul 7

🧵4/4 Finally, we ask @ec.europa.eu to
- use public procurement to buy 20% #OpenSource products and services now – and **100% Open Source by 2035**!

Learn more in detail by downloading our full submission! #CAIDA #Cloud #AI #SovereignTech #TechSovereignty #EU
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APELL @apell.info · Jul 7

🧵3/4 We ask @ec.europa.eu to
- strengthen resilience and reliability of #DigitalInfrastructure with a European Sovereign Tech Fund
- realise *open* technological sovereignty through #OpenSource
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APELL @apell.info · Jul 7

🧵2/4 We ask the @ec.europa.eu to
- use open standards to facilitate cloud interoperability and switching
- look into anti-competitive bundling practices
- build institutional capacity by establishing #OpenSource Programme Offices #OSPO
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APELL @apell.info · Jul 7

Last week, the @ec.europa.eu's public consultation on the "AI Continent" initiative ended. It especially looks for input on the *Cloud and AI Development Act* foreseen for end of 2025. On behalf of the European #OpenSource businesses, we submitted input. 🧵1/4

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Sebastian Raible @sebastianraible.bsky.social · Jul 3

🚨 the @ec.europa.eu is launching an Expert Group for a “Technology Roadmap on [breaking?] Encryption”. You can apply by 1/September!

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Please consider sharing this in your circles! #encryption #eu

Register of Commission expert groups and other similar entities

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APELL @apell.info · Jun 20

Is your project funded under #NGI0Commons? Did you know you can get support from us in the form of business mentoring? Whether commercial ambitions or not: let us help you reach new audiences, grow your user base and strengthen your #OpenSource project's impact.

Contact ngi0 at apell dot info!

car turns right just before the exit with screeching tires, sign above says "not sure" for going straight, "APELL NGI0 Business Circle mentoring" to the right, "your project" on the car turning right.

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APELL @apell.info · Jun 17

The #APELLconference2025, gone as quickly as it came! Last week, on the occasion of the Polish EU Council Presidency, a great line-up of speakers and #OpenSource leaders joined us in the Polish capital of #Warsaw. Find a brief recap and presentations on our website!
apell.info/2025/06/16/r...

Photo collage of several persons, Ludovic Dubost, Cédric Ulmer, Leonhard Kugler, Holger Pfister.

Photo collage of several persons, Elzbieta Godlewska, Astor Nummelin Carlberg, Michał Domański, Cédric Ulmer, Ronny Lam, Emiel Brok, Sebastian Raible.

Photo collage of several persons, Paula Grzegorzewska, Jean-Luc Dorel, Michał Domański.

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APELL @apell.info · Jun 10

At today‘s APELL Conference in #Warsaw, we are happy to announce that two new #OpenSource business associations are joining us: Danske Open Source Leverandører, #DOSL, and the Dutch Open Source Business Alliance (#DOSBA).

Read our full announcement on the APELL website:

European Open Source Business Association: Danske Open Source Leverandører and Dutch Open Source Business Alliance join APELL - APELL

Warsaw, 10 June 2025 – On the occasion of the APELL Conference 2025, the European Open Source Software Business Association announces two new full voting members. Joining are the newly founded Danish...

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Ludovic Dubost @ldubost.bsky.social · Jun 10

@apell.info conference 2025 is starting

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Ludovic Dubost @ldubost.bsky.social · Jun 10

Today, I'm at the APELL conference in Warsaw. We are happy at XWiki SAS to sponsor the 2025 conference. Thisorganisation is very important to unite European Open Source entrepreneurs and companies to work together.

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Sebastian Raible @sebastianraible.bsky.social · Jun 5

Last preparations for the #APELLconference2025: ✅ slide deck prepared, ✅ speaker info sent, ✅ textile stickers ordered for overnight delivery…
Join us Tuesday in #Warsaw! apell.info/apell-confer... #OpenSource

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APELL @apell.info · Jun 5

Register today, there are a few places left for the #APELLconference2025 on Tuesday 10/June in #Warsaw! Where #OpenSource industry leaders and European innovators meet!
apell.info/apell-confer... #APELLconf25

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APELL @apell.info · Jun 3

Only one week left! Sign up now for the APELL Conference 2025 in Warsaw and join innovators and industry leaders from the Open Source ecosystem to discuss the future of #OpenSource business! Attendance is free! #APELLconference2025 #APELLconf25
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APELL @apell.info · Jun 2

APELL promotes a sovereign, inclusive, ethical digital market and policies conducive to #OpenSource business in #Europe. Businesses to support APELL's work through the Advisory Board. Latest additions: @pretix.bsky.social‬ and #RedHat! Welcome on board and thanks for your support! apell.info

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APELL @apell.info · May 30

We are happy to welcome Michał Domański at the #APELLconference2025, to discuss the significance of #OpenSource #AI to business value creation! Join us on 10 June in Warsaw, only **few days to sign up**! apell.info/apell-confer... #APELLconf25

Platinum Sponsor SUSE
APELL Conference 2025, 10 June 2025, Warsaw
Michal Domanski, Chief of Staff at Omniviser, Founder of Bielik Consulting, Bielik.AI Ambassador: Flight lessons. Community-driven creation of the national LLM.

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APELL @apell.info · May 30

Only a few days remain until the #APELLconference2025 – sign up now and join innovators and industry leaders from the #OpenSource ecosystem in Warsaw on 10 June! Registration and full schedule on apell.info/apell-confer...

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APELL @apell.info · May 28

Speakers confirmed for the #APELLconference2025! Sign up now, meet industry leaders from the #OpenSource ecosystem in #Warsaw, 10 June! Schedule & registration: apell.info/apell-confer... @lpi.org @ec.europa.eu @openforumeurope.org @ldubost.bsky.social‬ @suse.com @linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social‬

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APELL @apell.info · May 22

Probably one of the most interesting #OpenSource endeavours is #ZenDiS, Germany's Centre for #DigitalSovereignty. At the #APELLconference2025, Leonhard Kugler will present how it builds Sovereign Software for the Public Sector! Join us in Warsaw on 10 June, sign up here: apell.info/apell-confer...

Platinum Sponsor: SUSE
APELL Conference 2025 - 10 June 2025, Warsaw
Leonhard Kugler, head of open-source platform - openCode, ZenDiS
How to Build Sovereign Software for the Public Sector

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APELL @apell.info · May 21

Peter Ganten, @OSB-alliance.de president: "buy European" is not sufficient to increase #techsovereignty – we need to create capacity & capability, bring back control and the ability to influence the design of technology. Why this is only possible with #OpenSource: www.linkedin.com/posts/pgante...

„Buy European“ ist nicht genug - digitale Souveränität gibt es nur mit… | Peter Ganten

Reicht "Buy European", um digitale Souveränität zu schaffen oder brauchen wir Kompetenzaufbau, Kontrolle, Gestaltungsfähigkeit und weiterhin auch internationale Kooperation, aber auf Augenhöhe?…

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