Open collaboration is driving Europe’s digital future. The February Linux Foundation Europe newsletter highlights policy engagement, innovation, and project updates from Sylva, PyTorch, DPDK, ELISA, and PowSyBl. Read more: linuxfoundation.eu/newsroom/lin... #OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty

Some weeks ago, Linux Foundation Europe joined EU Open Source Week 2026 in Brussels. Europe’s open source community is shifting from advocacy to execution. Read the recap: linuxfoundation.eu/newsroom/rec... #opensource #community #digitalsovereignty

Linux Foundation Europe enters a new chapter. We thank Gabriele Columbro for his leadership and welcome Thierry Carrez as our new General Manager, effective March 1, 2026. Read the blog to learn more: linuxfoundation.eu/newsroom/a-n...

On Aug 25, 1991, Linus Torvalds posted to the Minix Usenet group about a “free” OS he called “just a hobby.” That hobby became #Linux and today, beyond PCs & Macs, it runs much of the world. How did it evolve from one person’s project into a global collaboration? www.theregister.com/2026/02/18/l...

At #FOSDEM 2026, a panel on Europe’s #digitalsovereignty highlighted that sovereignty isn’t about where code is made — but about capability, participation & influence. A discussion on advancing interdependent autonomy through global #opensource collaboration. fosdem.org/2026/schedul...

Servo's TSC chair Manuel Rego (@rego.bsky.social) was talking about "The Servo project and its impact on the web platform ecosystem" at FOSDEM 🎥 Video available at fosdem.org/2026/schedul...

At #FOSDEM’s Funding the FOSS Ecosystem devroom, Gabriele Columbro and Abel Samot discussed how enterprise and VC funding can strengthen open source in Europe. With $7.7B in annual enterprise contributions, commercial open source is a major opportunity. fosdem.org/2026/schedul...

At the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026, organised by OpenForum Europe, the panel “Building Alternatives – Cloud & AI” explored how open source can help Europe build competitive and sovereign cloud and AI ecosystems. Watch the panel discussion: youtu.be/g7FMohvbae8?... #opensource #policy

Linux Foundation Europe responded to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on the European Open Digital Ecosystem Strategy. Open source is Europe’s digital backbone - invest upstream, scale open source companies, and support neutral governance. Read more: ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...

Earlier this month, EU Open Source Week 2026 took place in Brussels 🇪🇺 From the EU Open Source Policy Summit to #FOSDEM and fringe events, the community came together around Europe’s open digital infrastructure. Thanks to all speakers, organizers, volunteers, partners, and community members.

Why do policy models struggle with #opensource? FOSS runs critical infrastructure but has no central control. It enables technology transfer & standards, while limiting borders and top-down intervention. Policy must work with horizontal coordination, not against it. genevadialogue.ch/how-open-sou...

Europe is moving from slogans to strategy on #DigitalSovereignty, with #opensource at the core. This #FOSDEM session on Global collaboration & Europe’s digital sovereignty goals explores how global #opensource participation can strengthen Europe’s strategic autonomy. fosdem.org/2026/schedul...

Does adopting #opensource really deliver #digitalsovereignty? At #FOSSBackstage 2026, Mirko Boehm examines this question in “Does FOSS Buy Sovereignty? Participation vs. Ownership”, exploring what sovereignty requires beyond license freedoms. Learn more: 26.foss-backstage.de/session/does...

#FOSDEM 2026 is wrapping up! Gabriele Columbro reports high energy from startups and VCs investing in #opensource. It’s now clear: Open Source is a key tool for #digitalsovereignty. Submit responses to the EC strategy soon. Next stop: KubeCon Europe in March! 🚀

#opensource #policysummit Open source in Europe is moving from why to how. We continued the conversation today (31 Jan) at FOSDEM and will keep it going tomorrow (1 Feb). Find us at the Linux Foundation Europe + OpenSSF stand (K level 2, group A). linuxfoundation.eu/newsroom/eu-...

The Linux Foundation Europe January 2026 Newsletter is live! 🇪🇺 Get updates on digital sovereignty, the Cyber Resilience Act, FOSDEM, and projects shaping the ecosystem. Read more: linuxfoundation.eu/newsroom/lin... #OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #CloudNative #CyberResilience #FOSDEM

How do we keep open source strong as regulation and geopolitics shift? That question shaped LF Europe’s work in 2025 - from CRA readiness to #digitalsovereignty. Read more: linuxfoundation.eu/newsroom/lin... #opensource #cyberresilienceact

📣 Servo at FOSDEM 2026 This weekend at FOSDEM 2026, @rego.bsky.social Chair of the Servo TSC, will present: “The Servo project and its impact on the web platform ecosystem.” 📅 Saturday, Jan 31 🕑️ 14:00–14:30 CET 📍 Browser and Web Platform Devroom 🎥 Live stream fosdem.org/2026/schedul...

Gabriele Columbro (LF Europe / FINOS) will present a keynote at the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026 on Europe’s #digitalsovereignty and the strategic role of open ecosystems. Learn more: summit.openforumeurope.org #opensource

How can open source drive competitive European cloud & AI alternatives? A discussion on EuroStack, open AI models, and what’s needed for trust, interoperability, and strategic control in Europe. summit.openforumeurope.org

Linux Foundation Europe is a Gold Sponsor of the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026 (30 Jan, Brussels + online). #Digitalsovereignty runs on #opensource and we are glad to support this important conversation for Europe’s digital future. linuxfoundation.eu/newsroom/eu-...

🇪🇺 EU Open Source Week 2026 is coming to Brussels. From #FOSDEM 2026 to the EU Open Source Policy Summit, it’s a full week of #opensource, policy, and collaboration. 👉 Read the full blog to see what’s happening. linuxfoundation.eu/newsroom/eu-...

Heading to #FOSDEM? Don’t miss the session: Accelerating the open source flywheel in Europe with private sector & VC funding. Gabriele Columbro (LF Europe) and Abel Samot (Commit) will share insights on why enterprise + VC investment matter for Europe’s open source growth. fosdem.org/2026/schedul...

Heading to #FOSDEM? Don’t miss the panel on Global collaboration & Europe’s digital sovereignty, with perspectives from Gabriele Columbro (LF Europe), Vittorio Bertola (Open-Xchange) and Thierry Carrez (OpenInfra Foundation), moderated by Paula Grzegorzewska (LF Europe). fosdem.org/2026/schedul...

📣 Heading to #FOSDEM? Don’t miss Solving Europe’s problems with Open Source - with Paula from #LFEurope plus speakers from RTE, TNO/Maastricht, Open Energy Transition & Mozilla. How open source strengthens agriculture, energy & public infrastructure. fosdem.org/2026/schedul... #DigitalSovereignty

📣 CFP is open for #OpenSovereignCloudDay (23 March 2026, Amsterdam)! We’re looking for talks on digital & cloud sovereignty. Closes 25 Jan 2026 at 23:59 CEST. Co-located with #KubeCon + #CloudNativeCon EU. events.linuxfoundation.org/kubecon-clou... #opensource #digitalsovereignty

New report explores how AI can strengthen human values and agency, with insights from the GOSIM AI Vision Forum in Beijing. Covers humanistic AI, global governance, sector impacts, and the role of digital public goods. Read the full report for deeper insights. www.linuxfoundation.org/research/gos...

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