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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 17h

OpenForum Europe (OFE) welcomes the publication of the European Commission’s proposal for a new Regulation on European Standardisation, repealing the Standardisation Regulation 1025/2012. Read the blog post: openforumeurope.org/revision-of-...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 06/10/2026

Chile launches the first open source AI model designed for Latin American cultures. Read the article by Commission's Open Source Observatory: interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu/collection/o...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 05/10/2026

In one week, OpenForum Europe's Capital Series comes to Dublin. 📅 13 October (12:00 - 18:00 GMT+1) 📍Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin, Ireland Register now: openforumeurope.org/events/open-...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 29/09/2026

In two weeks, OpenForum Europe's Capital Series Ireland comes to Dublin. 📅 13 October (12:00 - 18:00 GMT+1) 📍Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin, Ireland openforumeurope.org/events/open-...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 28/09/2026

In August, the Federal Chancellery published a new report on strengthening digital sovereignty. Read this article by the European Commission’s Open Source Observatory: interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu/collection/o...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 25/09/2026

The Digital Commons Policy Summit 2026 will take place on the 12th November in Brussels. OFE is part of the NGI Commons consortium organising the event, in close collaboration with the European Commission. commons.ngi.eu/event/digita...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 24/09/2026

OFE’s flagship event the EU Open Source Policy Summit will take place on 29 January 2027, in Brussels and online. This edition will focus turning EU open source ambitions into reality. Express your interest to join here: summit.openforumeurope.org

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 22/09/2026

Join the Commission’s Open Source Observatory Webinar: "Public Administrations and the EU Open Source Strategy" to explore the EU Open Source Strategy’s implications for European public administrations. 📅24.09.2026 ⏱️ 10:00 AM -12:00 PM (CEST) interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu/collection/o...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 21/09/2026

In three weeks, OpenForum Europe's Capital Series Ireland comes to Dublin. 📅 13 October (12:00 - 18:00 GMT+1) 📍 Dublin, Ireland Meet the speakers of the panel: Open Source technologies and AI for Irish SMEs: Unlocking Cross-Border Growth”. Register now: openforumeurope.org/events/open-...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 17/09/2026

Today, OpenForum Europe is proud to launch its new white paper: “Digital Public Infrastructure in Europe: How the European Union (EU) Can Build the Capability to Deliver on Its Digital Sovereignty Agenda”. Read the white paper: openforumeurope.org/publications...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 14/09/2026

In one month, OpenForum Europe's Capital Series Ireland comes to Dublin. 📅 13 October (12:00 - 18:00 GMT+1) 📍Dublin, Ireland Have a look at the speakers for the panel "The Future of AI Governance: bridging policy and practice for trusted AI adoption" openforumeurope.org/events/open-...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 14/09/2026

OpenForum Europe's Capital Series Ireland 📅 13 October 📍 Dublin, Ireland The panel "The Future of AI Governance: bridging policy and practice for trusted AI adoption" explores expectations around AI Act implementation and what building trusted AI use requires at national and European level.

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 11/09/2026

The City of Cape Town's Data Analytics Hub runs almost its entire stack on open source software. Read this article by the Commission’s Open Source Observatory on what that means for public service delivery in the city. interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu/collection/o...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 10/09/2026

On 7 October, OpenForum Europe's Executive Director Laszlo Igneczi, Chair and Management Board Member Sachiko Muto and Policy Advisor Ola Adach will be present at the Open Source Conference Luxembourg in Belval, Luxembourg. There is still time to join, register here: conference.opensource.lu

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 09/09/2026

OFE welcomes the publication of the Public Procurement Act legislative proposal from the European Commission. This blog post by OFE explains: Why a public procurement revision was needed and how the Public Procurement Act legislative proposal impacts open source. short.openforumeurope.org/CftDp

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 08/09/2026

On 13 October, the Capital Series Ireland - Open source and the European Union arrives in Dublin. This event is recognised as an Associated Event of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026. openforumeurope.org/events/open-...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 07/09/2026

Open Technology Research (OTR) just sent out the latest edition of their newsletter! Subscribe for the latest news, research, and opportunities across the open technology ecosystem: opentechresearch.org

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 25/08/2026

The Bulgaria's Council of Ministers launched an open source platform from the Ministry of Innovation and Digital Transformation. It links institutions, companies, and contracts in one place, boosting public procurement transparency. interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu/collection/o...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 24/08/2026

Join the European Commission’s Open Source Observatory (OSOR) Webinar: "Public Administrations and the EU Open Source Strategy". Date: 24 September 2026 Time: 10:00 AM -12:00 PM (CEST) Location: Online Read more and register now: interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu/collection/o...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 20/08/2026

60 new projects have been awarded grants in the eleventh open call of the NGI Zero Commons Fund. Explore the full list of projects and see how they’re shaping the future: nlnet.nl/news/2026/20... #OpenSource #InternetFreedom #NGIZero #FOSS

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 14/08/2026

We know we're a bit late, but the OFE summer reading list brings together a mix of our own work, research papers, and policy pieces. Check out our summer reading list: openforumeurope.org/ofe-summer-r...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 13/08/2026

In late May, the G7 countries released its vision on openness in artificial intelligence (AI). This document sets out a shared understanding of AI openness. Read the article from the European Commission’s Open Source Observatory: interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu/collection/o...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 11/08/2026

GitHub and the United Nations Development Programme spent a week in Ghana conducting interviews and workshops to assess the government's readiness for open source adoption and governance. Read the article from the European Commission’s Open Source Observatory: short.openforumeurope.org/yOmxc

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 10/08/2026

The European Open Source Academy launched its Summer School! It brings together developers, researchers, and open source advocates to advance open source skills and education in an intensive 2 day session of practical learning & exchange. europeanopensource.academy/european-ope...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 06/08/2026

The European Commission’s Open Source Observatory has published the second update for Poland Country Report, covering developments in open source software adoption in the countries over the past three years. Read the full Poland report here: interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu/collection/o...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 06/08/2026

The European Commission’s Open Source Observatory has published the second update for the Germany Country Report, covering developments in open source software adoption in the countries over the past three years. Read the full Germany report here: interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu/collection/o...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 03/08/2026

Two weeks ago, OpenForum Europe launched a new vision paper entitled “ Open Source in the Telecom Industry: Capabilities, Ecosystems, and Policies for a More Sovereign and Competitive Future”. Read the paper: short.openforumeurope.org/XusSo

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 29/07/2026

OFE’s Capital Series is coming to Dublin on 13 October. We have published the preliminary agenda. Read more about the agenda in the comments ⬇️ Explore the agenda and register now: openforumeurope.org/events/open-...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 28/07/2026

Join the European Commission’s Open Source Observatory (OSOR) Webinar: "Public Administrations and the EU Open Source Strategy" on 24 September, exploring the EU Open Source Strategy’s implications for European public administrations. Read more: interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu/collection/o...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 27/07/2026

OFE hosted the webinar, "Report Launch: Open Source Software in Europe's Telecoms Industry" on 23 July to celebrate the launch of our new vision paper on Open Source in the European Telecoms Industry. You can rewatch the session here: recordings.reu1.blindsidenetworks.com/openforumeur...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 24/07/2026

OpenForum Europe is growing! We are proud to welcome a new colleague to our Brussels office. Kian Trant joins OFE as a Policy Assistant under the CIP scheme of Bruxelles Formation. Join us in welcoming Kian to the OFE team!

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 23/07/2026

OpenForum Europe is proud to launch its new vision paper: "Open Source Software in Europe's Telecoms Industry: Capabilities, Ecosystems, and Policies for a More Sovereign and Competitive Future" Read the full report: openforumeurope.org/publications...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 22/07/2026

Tomorrow, OpenForum Europe is hosting the webinar, "Report Launch: Open Source Software in Europe's Telecoms Industry: A Vision Paper", taking place on 23 July from 13:00 to 14:00 CEST. Register now: openforumeurope.org/events/webin...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 17/07/2026

On 13 October, OFE's Capital Series Ireland will come to Dublin. OpenForum Europe is excited to announce that the event is recognised as an Associated Event of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026. Register now: openforumeurope.org/events/open-...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 14/07/2026

Jan Oleszczuk-Zygmuntowski, announced the launch of the Alliance of Friends of Free and Open Source Software, uniting Polish open source businesses, free and libre organisations, and community members under a single banner. Read the full article: interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu/collection/o...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 13/07/2026

The European Commission’s Open Source Observatory has published the second updates for the Bulgaria and Netherlands Country Report, covering developments in open source software adoption in the countries over the past three years. 🇧🇬 short.openforumeurope.org/ljCyR 🇳🇱 short.openforumeurope.org/c3dFb

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 10/07/2026

OpenForum Europe is delighted to announce its new webinar: Report Launch: Open Source Software in Europe's Telecoms Industry, taking place on 23 July from 13:00 to 14:00 CEST. Register now: openforumeurope.org/events/webin...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 09/07/2026

In our latest blog post, OFE Executive Director Laszlo Igneczi looks at where the EU open digital ecosystems strategy meets OFE’s submission and identifies the action points for OFE’s engagement follow-up. openforumeurope.org/from-recomme...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 08/07/2026

The Royal Meteorological Institute of Belgium (RMI) relaunched its WOW-BE project as a self hosted open source platform, after news its external provider would stop managing the central data of the project. Read the full article: interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu/collection/o...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 07/07/2026

The Polish Council of Ministers announced a new Resolution for a Strategy on the Digitalisation of the State. The document includes a fully-fledged chapter on open source software use in the national public administration. Read the full article: interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu/collection/o...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 06/07/2026

@eosa.bsky.social launched its Partner Community, bringing together commercial, academic, public-interest and civil society organisations under the same umbrella, all in favour of strengthening open source software and hardware across Europe. europeanopensource.academy/european-ope...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 03/07/2026

The European Commission’s Open Source Observatory (OSOR) has published its second update of the France Country Report, covering developments in open source software adoption in the country over the past three years. Read the full country report: interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu/collection/o...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 01/07/2026

Two weeks ago, we gathered at The Cyprus Institute for Capital Series Cyprus. We have published the event recordings. Watch the sessions: youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 01/07/2026

Two weeks ago, we gathered at @The Cyprus Institute for Capital Series Cyprus. We have published the event recordings. Watch the sessions: youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 26/06/2026

OpenForum Europe is growing! We are proud to welcome two new colleagues to our Brussels office, Sofia Linna and Macklin Miezejeski. They both join under the CIP scheme of Bruxelles Formation.

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 25/06/2026

67 free and open source projects working on shared digital infrastructure have been awarded grants as part of the NGI - The Next Generation Internet initiative. Explore the full list of projects and see how they’re shaping the future: lnkd.in/eNxeUKXJ

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 24/06/2026

The Call for Proposals for the first Open Technology Research (OTR) Symposium 2026 is still open! - CFP Deadline: 5 July 2026 - Symposium Dates: 26–27 October 2026 - Location: Universitat de Barcelona | Barcelona, Spain Submit your proposal and register here: symposium.opentechresearch.org

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 23/06/2026

In our newest blog post, OpenForum Europe's Senior Policy Advisor Jaakko Karhu explores where the EU Tech Sovereignty Package and the Commission's defence strategy meet and what open source policy can contribute to European security and defence. Read here: openforumeurope.org/technologica...

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 22/06/2026

On 24 June, OFE's Chair of the Board, Sachiko Muto will speak on the panel Open Source and Digital Sovereignty in a Connected World. Later she moderates the session "Unlocking the Power of Open Source for Sustainable Digital Infrastructure: Introducing the Open Source Enablement Compass (OSEC)."

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OpenForum Europe @openforumeurope.org · 22/06/2026

The UN Open Source Week (UNOSW) is kicking off today in New York City at the UN Headquarters. OpenForum Europe is proud to be a partner of the UNOSW. Learn more: www.unopensource.org

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