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18 December 2002
Press-release of the FSF Europe: "The Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE) invites all companies, organisations and research institutes interested in Free Software projects funded by the European Commission to join their effort."
13 June 2002
The Foundation for a Free Information Infrastructure (FFII) is now an
official associate organisation of the Free Software Foundation Europe
(FSFE). The FFII is the first associate organisation of the FSF Europe
based in Germany.
04 June 2002
In response to a
call from the European Commission, the FSF Europe submitted an expression
of interest for each of the instruments of the sixth framework
programme (FP6).
27 May 2002
On May 26th 2002, the Free Software Foundation Europe (FSF
Europe) finishes its second general assembly, completing the first
year of activities. Members from Sweden, Italy, Germany and France
drew a summary of last years activities, analyzed the current
situation of Free Software and exchanged plans and visions for the
upcoming year.
30 April 2002
The FSF Europe and supporting parties has submitted a recommendation for
the 6th European Community Framework Programme:
"Free Software is a concept that has
fundamentally changed the way some parts of the IT
sector are working towards a more stable, lasting and
sustainable approach with higher dynamics and increased
efficiency. It is obvious that the first region to adopt
and support this principle on a larger scale can profit
enormously and get a head-start in the information age."
28 April 2002
On Monday 29 April 2002, at 6pm in London, we invite you to
join the European Copyright Directive Alert
miniconference. Organised by the Campaign for Digital Rights
it will explain the dangers of the EUCD. Unless it is stopped before
December 2002, it will become legal in each European
country.
24 April 2002
On Friday 26 April 2002, the Free Software Foundation
Europe will be present at the first LiLiT meeting in
Liège, Belgium. During this evening (night ?-) session,
we will focus on the best means to explain the ethical
value of Free Software. A global view of the on going
actions will hopefully allow everyone to figure out how
to promote and defend the Free Software ideals.
31 January 2002
Between the 16th and 17th of February, 2002, the Free
and Open Source Software Developers Meeting will take
place in Brussels, Belgium. Among the visitors will be
Richard M. Stallman, president of the Free Software
Foundation and Georg C. F. Greve, president of the Free
Software Foundation Europe. The FSF Europe welcomes all
members of the press who wish to meet the members and
volunteers of the foundation.
18 January 2002
"This collaboration is a very important step for the Portuguese and
European free software community. Problems faced by the free software
community in Portugal are similar to those faced in other European
countries; by joining forces with FSFE we can solve this problems more
efficiently" said Jaime Villate, founding member of ANSOL.