Have you watched the LF Europe project updates yet? At the #LFEuropeMemberSummit, Mirko Boehm shares insights on policy, projects, and priorities shaping Europe’s open source ecosystem plus how collaboration and community engagement are driving impact. youtu.be/A74-UfhiPVg?...

🎧 Gabriele Columbro (GM of LF Europe & ED of FINOS) joins @josh.bressers.name on the Open Source Security Podcast to talk #CyberResilienceAct, #opensource policy & #digitalsovereignty in the Europe. opensourcesecurity.io/2025/2025-12...

This #OpenSourceSecurity episode I chat with Gabriele Columbro from @linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social We of course chat about the #CRA and how he helped with shaping what we see today We also cover open source sustainability, vertical foundations, and all the attention open source is receiving

Tomorrow at FINOS’ Fintech Open Source Developer Day at apiDays Paris, @mirkoboehm.bsky.social will speak on how #opensource foundations and global collaboration support Europe’s #digitalsovereignty. Learn more: ticket.apidays.global/event/apiday...

Europe has 1.6x more #opensource developers than the US or China but 4x less funding. In a new podcast, Gabriele Columbro (LF Europe & FINOS) discusses Europe’s funding paradox, #digitalsovereignty, and why open collaboration remains a global innovation engine. www.infoq.com/podcasts/bri...

Glimpses from Day 2 at #ossummit Japan, with keynotes, sessions, & community exchange across the #opensource ecosystem. The morning prog included the keynote by Gabriele Columbro, GM of LF Europe & ED of FINOS, on how FINOS is delivering value to financial services through open collaboration.

Tomorrow at the #EuropeanResilienceSummit in Paris, Linux Foundation Europe joins the Europe’s Digital Backbone panel on how open source and sovereign cloud power Europe’s digital resilience. With Mirko Boehm, Philippe Ensarguet & more: www.europeanresiliencesummit.com/paris/

Podcast: Bridging the Open Source Gap: From Funding Paradoxes to Digital Sovereignty Gabriele Columbro, managing director of the Linux Foundation Europe, discusses the differences in the open-sourc... #Open #Source #The #InfoQ #Podcast #Sovereignty #Regulation […] [Original post on infoq.com]

Podcast: Bridging the Open Source Gap: From Funding Paradoxes to Digital Sovereignty Gabriele Columbro, managing director of the Linux Foundation Europe, discusses the differences in the open-sourc... #Sovereignty #Regulation #The #InfoQ #Podcast #Open #Source […] [Original post on infoq.com]

OpenForum Europe has issued an updated letter, with new signatories, calling for an EU Sovereign Tech Fund. Read our updated public letter with new signatories: eu-stf.openforumeurope.org/wp-content/u...

Dan Cauchy announcing #opensource AGL SoDeV for the future of software defined vehicles that changed the game and enabled compliance with the EU CRA requirements for software updates.

📢 From #OSSummit Japan: New LF report shows 69% of Japanese orgs saw more business value from #OSS—above the global average—though gaps in governance, security, and exec alignment remain. 📖 Read the full report: EN: www.linuxfoundation.org/research/wor... JP: www.linuxfoundation.jp/publications...

🇯🇵 Happening tomorrow at #OSSummit Japan! Gabriele Columbro (FINOS) keynotes on how open collaboration is driving real ROI in global financial services with Japan at the center. With momentum from JSCC & Hitachi, plus a brief Europe perspective via @linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social.

What do these insights from The State of Global #OpenSource 2025 reveal about open source security? Few orgs use key evaluation practices, with small teams relying on community health & large ones on automated tools creating a clear risk gap. Read the report: www.linuxfoundation.org/research/wor...

How is open source shaping Europe’s #digitalsovereignty and #innovation? Catch the latest LF Europe newsletter for updates on #FOSDEM 2026, project milestones, new research, training, and upcoming events. Read more: linuxfoundation.eu/newsroom/lin...

Linus Torvalds was on Linus Tech Tips - a fun video to watch as they build a new system for compiling #opensource #linux. @linusmediagroup.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfv0...

Open source is at a crossroads, and Europe has a key role to play. In his #LFEuropeMemberSummit keynote, Gabriele Columbro highlights open source’s growing impact on AI, the need for neutral governance, and why Europe must invest upstream not fragment. Watch the session: youtu.be/LeMPYzUygBY?...

#LFEuropeMemberSummit 2025 videos are now online! Catch keynotes from Gabriele Columbro and Thomas Dohmke, industry updates across finance, energy & automotive, and sessions on digital sovereignty and project updates. Videos: youtube.com/playlist?lis... Slides: lfeums25.sched.com

📣 CFP closes today! The CRA in Practice devroom at #FOSDEM 2026 is seeking practical, hands-on sessions helping the FOSS community get ready for the EU #CyberResilienceAct. lists.fosdem.org/pipermail/fo...

📣 CFP closing soon: #FOSDEM 2026 #Robotics & Simulation Devroom! For anyone building, simulating, or hacking on robots from ROS and PX4 to Gazebo, Coppelia, hardware platforms, and AI-driven methods. robotics-devroom.github.io/cfp/fosdem26

📣 CFP for the Funding the FOSS Ecosystem Devroom closes soon! This track explores how FOSS projects can build sustainable funding, access grants and new models, and strengthen long-term security and innovation. lists.fosdem.org/pipermail/fo...

📣 CFP for the #FOSDEM 2026 EU-Policy Devroom closes soon! If you work at the intersection of #opensource, EU policy, #digitalsovereignty, AI, #cybersecurity, or CRA implementation, there’s still time to submit your talk. softwarefreedom.net/fosdem-2026-...

The FOSDEM 2026 SBOM & Supply Chain Devroom is calling for submissions! As supply chain attacks rise and the EU CRA reshapes requirements, clear and practical SBOM solutions are more critical than ever. Learn more: lists.fosdem.org/pipermail/fo... #sbom #supplychain

📣 Linux Foundation Europe is heading to #FOSDEM 2026 with updates on global and EU open source projects, new initiatives, demos, training, and key topics like open source security, digital sovereignty, and the Cyber Resilience Act. See you in Brussels! 👋

Across Europe, “digital sovereignty” is rising fast. It’s not a choice between openness and protectionism, real sovereignty is mastering how modern software is built. And that path runs through open source. Read more: linuxfoundation.eu/newsroom/ope...

Have an event during the #EUOpenSourceWeek? Add it to the calendar! Join FOSDEM and a week of workshops, meetups, and awards in Brussels, connecting developers, policymakers, and open source leaders shaping Europe’s digital future. Submit here: opensourceweek.eu

Open Is Sovereign 🇪🇺 Europe’s digital future depends on open source, not isolation. Huge economic impact, global collaboration, and leadership across energy, telecom, finance, AI, and security. linuxfoundation.eu/newsroom/ope...

Tomorrow (Nov 18, 2025) Paula Grzegorzewska from Linux Foundation Europe speaks at #DINAconCH 2025 in Bern about open source, digital sovereignty, & key policy questions for Europe. If you’re there and want to connect about LF Europe’s work in this space, feel free to reach out! dinacon.ch/programm/

The 2025 State of OSPOs report shows big regional contrasts: Americas lead with 89% adoption but see high churn, Europe struggles with long-term sustainability, and Asia-Pacific is gaining momentum with more formal OSPOs. www.linuxfoundation.org/research/osp...

OSPOs aren’t just coordinators, they’re the engine of #opensource engagement. Orgs with an OSPO are far more likely to contribute upstream, release code, and sponsor projects. OSPOs empower contribution. Learn more: www.linuxfoundation.org/research/osp...

How can open source strengthen European grid sovereignty? PowSyBl is an open source library now hosted at Linux Foundation Europe, reflects how open source can serve as a strategic lever for Europe’s digital sovereignty. linuxfoundation.eu/hubfs/LF%20E...

The new LF Europe Spotlight Report shows most orgs rely on OSS across OS, cloud, web dev, AI/ML, security, and data science. Benefits: higher productivity, lower costs, less lock-in, better quality. Yet many still use OSS without a strategy or OSPO. www.linuxfoundation.org/research/wor...

Only a few days left to submit your nomination for the European Open Source Awards. 🔹Final Deadline : 10th of November, 23:59 CET 🔹Awards Ceremony: Bibliothèque Solvay, Brussels Submit your nomination today: europeanopensource.academy/open-call-no...

LF Europe joined dozens of other orgs calling for an EU Sovereign Tech Fund. Through investment in #OpenSource sustainability, Europe can promote strategic autonomy, prevent future crises, & reduce strategic dependencies. Now is the time to act: openforumeurope.org/openforum-eu...

Planning an event, meetup, or workshop during EU Open Source Week? Submit it to the official calendar and help the community discover it! Join thousands at FOSDEM and dozens of side events to connect with open technology enthusiasts. 🔗 Submit here: opensourceweek.eu

OFE has joined dozens of other orgs calling for an EU Sovereign Tech Fund. Through investment in #OpenSource sustainability, Europe can promote strategic autonomy, prevent future crises, and reduce strategic dependencies. Read our public letter: eu-stf.openforumeurope.org/wp-content/u...

The OFE team was participating at the Linux Foundation Europe Roadshow, the Digital Resilience Forum, Numérique en commun[s], the European Open Source Security Forum, and the Central European Open Source Policy Forum, this week, engaging with the community and contributing to key discussions.

🎉 Zephyr is turning 10! As we celebrate a decade of innovation, we want to hear from you. How has Zephyr or your RTOS of choice shaped your work, products, and community experience? Your insights will help guide the next decade of open innovation. Take the survey: www.research.net/r/BRZXQGQ

ICYMI: Open source is Europe’s strategic advantage. 🇪🇺 Explore key findings from our World of Open Source: Europe Spotlight 2025 report. From digital sovereignty to AI innovation. 📘 Read more: www.linuxfoundation.org/research/wor... #OpenSource #LFResearch #DigitalSovereignty

“Sustainable open source depends on the complete life cycle of projects, products that the market will adopt and deploy, all while preventing new lock-ins.” - Gabriele Columbro (LF Europe/FINOS) #OSSecurityForum

Live at #LFEuropeRoadshow 🇧🇪 Panel: Funding Open Source: Digital Commons & Open Source With voices from OpenForum Europe, LF Europe, >commit & Runa Capital, exploring how to align public & private investment to sustain open source innovation.

Great fireside chat at #LFEuropeRoadshow 🇧🇪 with Hilary Carter (Linux Foundation) & Baddy Breidert (1xINTERNET) on how open source businesses outperform proprietary ones in growth, returns & community impact. 💙

Miguel Pérez Colino (SUSE) shared how open collaboration & transparency drive sustainable enterprise Linux highlighting SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16 at #LFEuropeRoadshow 🇧🇪.

The CRA Working Session (Part 1) is live at #LFEuropeRoadshow 🇧🇪! Megan Knight (Arm), Daniel Appelquist (Samsung) & Mike Bursell (Confidential Computing Consortium) lead SIG discussions on Awareness, Standards & Tooling to shape 2026 plans.

CRob Robinson (OpenSSF) at #LFEuropeRoadshow 🇧🇪 shared how OpenSSF’s Global Cyber Policy WG helps the OSS community prepare for the EU CRA through guidance, baselines & research.

Thierry Carrez (OpenInfra Foundation) shared at #LFEuropeRoadshow 🇧🇪 how #OpenInfra is powering the next generation of open infrastructure from cloud & containers to edge, AI & CI/CD, guided by the “Four Opens.”

Live at #LFEuropeRoadshow 🇧🇪 Dan Brown (Linux Foundation) shares updates on PowSyBL, the an open source library, dedicated to the modeling, simulation, and visualization of electrical networks.⚡

Live at #LFEuropeRoadshow 🇧🇪 Timo Perala (Nokia) shares insights on “Getting CRA-Ready” - how collaboration, transparency & open source engagement help major tech companies prepare for the EU Cyber Resilience Act. @openssf.org

Georg Kunz (Ericsson) at #LFEuropeRoadshow 🇧🇪 explains how engaging openly with OSS communities helps manufacturers strengthen security & reduce friction under the Cyber Resilience Act.

Live at #LFEuropeRoadshow 🇧🇪 Roman Zhukov (Red Hat) is simplifying the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) for OSS contributors debunking myths & showing how maintainers can stay confident, secure & compliant. @openssf.org