Free Software Foundation Europe

Die Free Software Foundation Europe ist ein gemeinnütziger Verein, der Menschen im selbstbestimmten Umgang mit Technik unterstützt.

Software ist in allen Aspekten unseres Lebens tief verankert. Freie Software gibt allen das Recht, Programme für jeden Zweck zu verwenden, zu verstehen, zu verbreiten und zu verbessern. Diese Rechte stärken andere Grundrechte wie die Redefreiheit, die Pressefreiheit und das Recht auf Privatsphäre. Mehr darüber...

Legal Corner +++ CRA +++ Public Awareness

Newsletter

Last month we published a new article in our Legal Corner, we checked how the German government is doing after 100 days, and we provided a deeper look at the CRA on our podcast. We also attended several conferences and continue working on making gatekeepers accountable under the DMA. 

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How we celebrate "I Love Free Software Day" in Potteries, UK

Community

Every year "I Love Free Software Day" is celebrated, where we thank all Free Software contributors for their commitment to use, study, share and improve Free Software. Without them there is no software freedom. We want to thank them all for contributing to Free Software <3 

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Legal Corner: Bringing SumUp to compliance: a case study of license enforcement

Community

What happens when those who benefit from the four freedoms fail to comply with the terms of a Free Software license? Today we take a look at the experience of license enforcement by one of our FSFE volunteers against the fintech company SumUp, and examine the lessons that supporters of Free Software can take away from it. 

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FSFE at InselChaos 2025 in Bergen auf Rügen, Germany
14:0005 – 15:00 UTC 07 September 2025

FSFE information stall @ Veganmania Donauinsel in Vienna, Austria
14:0012 – 19:00 UTC 14 September 2025

Free your Android @ VIScon 2025 in Zurich, Switzerland
08:00 – 10:00 UTC 11 October 2025

Unsere Gemeinschaft Mitmachen...

Free Software and FSFE is to me: sharing, learning, being independent of monopolies, producing things together, passion and freedom! Since I've been a Supporter, I am finding new friends who help me in Free Software and other topics, teaching new things every day even though we are kilometers away. It is magnificent to be in a community that continually supports my Free Software passion and motivation!

Nermin Canik (IT Business Analyst)

When I read the term "Intellectual Property" I always suspected it to be a "contradictio in adiecto", because only something physical can be possessed, intellectual ideas can not. To get the best benefit out of ideas for all, they should be spread as wide as possible and with as few restrictions as possible. The GNU General Public License seems to be a good example for such little restriction, especially the inheritance principle prevents possible misuse of the idea about Free Software. Following these ideas in an ethical way, for me the FSFE seems to be the very best NGO to be found. And so I support them. And I only found kind people here.

Johannes Hubertz

I love Free Software because it empowers me to do unconventional and innovative things. It allows me to be independent from any single entity, fosters a culture of transparency, deepens my understanding of the tools I use, and helps build a trusting community. I want the next one to have the same freedoms I enjoy and to break the chain of proprietary, unjust software. This is why I support FSFE and proudly advocate for Free Software.

Andrea `amreo` Laisa (Computer Science student and maker, BGLUG associate)

Informationsmaterial

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

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Fanartikel

FSFE merchandising: tshirts, hoodies, magnets and more

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Standorganisation

Zwei Freiwillige an einem Stand der FSFE präsentieren Informationsmaterial und Merch

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