Free Software Foundation Europe

The Free Software Foundation Europe is a charity that empowers users to control technology.

Software is deeply involved in all aspects of our lives. Free Software gives everybody the rights to use, understand, adapt, and share software. These rights help support other fundamental rights like freedom of speech, freedom of press, and privacy. Learn more...

Freedom in Android is fading, but we can still reverse the course

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Android became the world’s most-used mobile system because it was Free Software. Step by step, Google is closing it. But we can change this.  

The FSFE team posing at SFSCON 2024. A diverse group, some of them wearing an FSFE tshirt posing in front of one of the NOI Tech Park buildings

Digital sovereignty in action: meet the FSFE at SFSCON 2026

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November brings us one the Free Software weekends we have all been waiting for. If you're passionate about Free Software, you know there is one place to be this month. Join us on 13 and 14 November at the South Tyrol Free Software Conference in Bolzano! 

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Public Procurement Act: Europe needs control over its digital infrastructure

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The process to update European procurement rules has started. With the proposal for the Public Procurement Act, it is now up to the EU’s co-legislators to address its shortcomings to ensure that Europe can control its digital infrastructure.  

Our Community

We are a diverse community of people from all over Europe and beyond, who are committed to Free Software. If you feel likewise, join us in our work for freedom. There are many ways to engage and you will surely find a way that fits your interests and skills.

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Information material

Promotional flyers, stickers, postcards, and brochures from the FSFE. On the material you can see campaign logos, and different activities from the FSFE.

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FSFE merchandising: tshirts, hoodies, magnets and more

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Event Organisation

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