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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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Linux Foundation Europe @linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social · 7d

👋 Who’s joining us in Ghent or Brussels later this month?
We are excited to gather for the LF Europe Member Summit, LF Europe Roadshow, and OpenSSF & CEPS European Open Source Security Forum driving open collaboration across Europe. 🇪🇺
events.linuxfoundation.org/lf-europe-ro...

The Linux Foundation Europe Roadshow | LF Events

The LF Europe Roadshow focuses on open source regulation, bringing experts together to explore policy, compliance, and innovation.

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Linux Foundation Europe @linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social · 19d

Open-source innovation is driving Europe forward. The LF Europe newsletter highlights projects, collaborations, and initiatives advancing digital sovereignty, cybersecurity, and tech progress. 🔗 Read the full newsletter: linuxfoundation.eu/newsroom/lin...

#OpenSource

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Linux Foundation Europe @linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social · Jul 2

What's driving #OpenSource? 🤔
CRA readiness
RISC-V ecosystem
LF Europe Summit + Roadshow
Find out more in our June Newsletter: linuxfoundation.eu/newsroom/lin...
#LFEurope #DigitalSovereignty #EUtech

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Linux Foundation Europe @linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social · Jun 13

How is open source shaping the future of finance? 🇪🇺

Join the conversation at the LF Europe Roadshow in Milan.

📅 Register by 8 July → events.linuxfoundation.org/lf-europe-ro...
#LFEuropeRoadshow #OpenSource #Finance

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Linux Foundation Europe @linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social · Jun 12

Nearly 46% of manufacturers in Europe still rely on upstream open source projects for security fixes without active engagement.
The Cyber Resilience Act brings attention to the need for more proactive security practices.
www.linuxfoundation.org/research
#CyberResilienceAct #OpenSource #CRA

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Linux Foundation Europe @linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social · Jun 11

The EU’s Cyber Resilience Act is the first law to name and distinguish free and open source software.

It separates open source hosts from commercial manufacturers—a recognition many have pushed for across Europe for years.

Progress, at last.

#FOSS #OpenSource #EUlaw #CyberResilienceAct

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Linux Foundation Europe @linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social · Jun 9

Germany’s Sovereign Tech Fund is a model for Europe.
Open source needs EU-wide support—OSS is infrastructure, not a side project.
Let’s invest like it. 🇪🇺
#OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #FOSS #PublicTech

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Linux Foundation Europe @linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social · May 30

💡 What’s new in open source across Europe?

The LF Europe May Newsletter covers policy, community, and collaboration.
📬 Read it now: linuxfoundation.eu/newsroom/lin...

#OpenSource #FOSS #LFEurope #EUtech #CyberResilienceAct

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Linux Foundation Europe @linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social · May 29

Code is just the start.
MBAG empowers EU states to support OSS with funding, security, and community-building.
That’s real digital sovereignty. 🇪🇺
#FOSS #OpenSource #EUdigital #SovereignTech #PublicCode

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Linux Foundation Europe @linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social · May 27

The #EUAIAct is now in force.
If you're building open source AI in Europe, this affects you.
Know the risks, know your responsibilities.
🧠 Learn more: linuxfoundation.eu/newsroom/ai-...
#OpenSourceAI #AIEthics

Linux Foundation Europe @linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social · May 23

DeepSeek’s rise shows the future of AI lies in open innovation, not closed systems.
For Europe, this is more than tech—it's about trust, transparency, and sovereignty.
#AI #DeepSeek #OpenInnovation #EUvalues #DigitalEurope

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Linux Foundation Europe @linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social · May 21

The European Health Data Space and the Trusted Exchange Framework & Common Agreement are paving the way for a more connected, interoperable future in healthcare.

Learn more: www.linuxfoundation.org/research/hea...
#HealthData #Interoperability #EHDS #DigitalHealth #EUHealth

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Linux Foundation Europe @linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social · May 19

🇪🇺 How is open source shaping Europe’s digital landscape?
The World of Open Source: Europe Spotlight report dives into trends in AI, public sector use, and digital autonomy.
🔍 Explore the insights: www.linuxfoundation.org/research/wor...

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Linux Foundation Europe @linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social · May 16

Europe leads the way in open source advocacy with 82% supporting publicly funded software being open source, compared to 77% globally. A clear signal for policymakers on technology transparency.

Learn more: www.linuxfoundation.org/hubfs/LF%20R...

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The Linux Foundation @linuxfoundation.org · May 12

What’s the state of open source around the world? 🌍
Take the #WorldOfOpenSource 2025 Survey by @linuxfoundation, in partnership with @linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social & Canonical.

🌐 Available in English, Chinese and Japanese.

Take the survey today: www.research.net/r/TCD3QFP

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Linux Foundation Europe @linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social · May 12

🚀 NeoNephos by the Linux Foundation supports Europe’s move toward open, sovereign digital infrastructure—built with public institutions, academia & industry.

🔗 Learn more: linuxfoundation.eu/newsroom/the...

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Linux Foundation Europe @linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social · May 9

Europe's powerful commitment to open source data analytics through investments in projects like OpenSearch ensures we maintain cutting-edge, vendor-neutral tools. This strategic approach safeguards our data independence while positioning Europe as a leader in the open technology ecosystem.

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Linux Foundation Europe @linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social · May 8

🚨 CRA could drive a 6% price hike, but 53% of manufacturers are still unsure of the impact.
What does this mean for open source in Europe?

📘 Read the full report → www.linuxfoundation.org/research/cra...
#CRA #OpenSource #EUtech #LinuxFoundationEurope

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Linux Foundation Europe @linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social · May 5

Europe ❤ open source AI. The EU AI Act explicitly exempts open source.
It’s a legislative vote of confidence in open collaboration on model safety, data access, and transparency.
📘 Report: www.linuxfoundation.org/research/wor...

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Linux Foundation Europe @linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social · May 2

📈 European CRA compliance requires sophisticated SBOMs with file-level tracking. Is your software inventory ready

Learn more: www.linuxfoundation.org/research/cra...

#SBOM #EUCyberSecurity #CRA

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Linux Foundation Europe @linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social · Apr 30

The April Linux Foundation EU Newsletter is here! 🇪🇺
🚀 NeoNephos Foundation launch
🛡️ Free EU CRA training
🤖 EU AI Act insights
📅 Upcoming events

Explore: linuxfoundation.eu/newsroom/lin...

Linux Foundation Europe @linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social · Apr 29

Europe leads the way in open source advocacy with 82% supporting publicly funded software being open source, compared to 77% globally. A clear signal for policymakers on technology transparency.

Learn more: www.linuxfoundation.org/hubfs/LF%20R...

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Linux Foundation Europe @linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social · Apr 25

🔍 Semantic versioning isn't just good coding practice—it's essential for CRA compliance. Track modifications, updates & fixes with precision.

Learn more: www.linuxfoundation.org/research/cra...

#OpenSource #ComplianceReady

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Linux Foundation Europe @linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social · Apr 24

Active OSS engagement = stronger security.
🔐 Engaged orgs are twice as likely to assess security practices.

📘 Read the full insights in our report: www.linuxfoundation.org/research/cra...

#CRA #CyberResilienceAct #OpenSource #Cybersecurity #LinuxFoundationEurope

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