16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0100

January is a busy month. We all come back from our relaxing (or in some cases rather stressful) holidays and what best to do with all the energy the New Year brings along? Of course, we have to advocate for Free Software! One way is advocating for the representation of Free Software in the initiatives the European Union is working. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

SFP#44: Policy and EU: Navigate through current relevant EU initiatives

January is a busy month. We all come back from our relaxing (or in some cases rather stressful) holidays and what best to do with all the energy the New Year brings along? Of course, we have to advocate for Free Software! One way is advocating for the representation of Free Software in the initiatives the European Union is working.

In our first Software Freedom Podcast episode of the year, Alex and Bonnie talk about the "Digital Decade policy program", the "European Open Digital Ecosystem" and the Procurement initiative that are open for consultation and awaiting your feedback. Alex and Bonnie help you to navigate the European politics.

The FSFE's policy work is an important part of our aim to safeguard Free Software and help to further the implementation of "Public Money? Public Code!". You can support our work by donating.

Show notes

Support our work for Free Software

Digital Decade policy programme

Digital Europe Program

EDIC: European Digital Infrastructure Consortium

Feedback from: Free Software Foundation Europe e.V.

The European Open Digital Ecosystem Strategy

Software Freedom Podcast on procurement: SFP Policy and EU: The answer for a digital sovereign future must be Free Software

SFP#38: Policy and EU: Free Software Software Stack(s)

39C3: c’t uplink: Digitale Souveränität – sind Häcker:innen jetzt fürs Staatswohl verantwortlich? (DE only)

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