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Meet Vinícius and Simon, young hackers from Youth Hacking 4 Freedom

11 December 2024

The 3rd edition of Youth Hacking 4 Freedom (YH4F) has officially concluded, celebrating the impressive talents of young European developers. Two of the participants in the 2024 edition are sharing insights about their projects and experiences: Vinícius developed an automatic telescope while Simon worked on bringing Free Software on the SHC devices.  

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Hearing at the Bundestag +++ Ada Premiere in German +++ REUSE and NGI updates

03 December 2024

As the last month of the year rolls in, thoughts of 2025 are already taking shape. But before we dive into the new year, December is packed with news! We are participating in a hearing at the German Parliament, we keep pushing for long-term funding for Free Software, new versions of REUSE Specification and REUSE tools were released, and more! 

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SFP#26: Policy and EU: the need of long-term funding and the NGI case

19 November 2024

Join this new episode of our Software Freedom podcast in which Bonnie Mehring and Alexander Sander discussing current topics affecting Free Software in the European Union. In this episode we focus on the 27 million euros cut of funding of the Next Generation Internet initiative (known as NGI). Alex and Bonnie shed some light on the history of this European project and share the newest developments in this case. 

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YH4F 2024 winners +++ Apple litigation page +++ SFSCON ‘24

05 November 2024

It's November and our team heads to Bolzano for SFSCON, still thrilled by the inspiring 2024 Youth Hacking 4 Freedom award ceremony! Last weeks we’ve also launched a new page to keep you updated on the latest developments in our involvement with the Apple vs. EC litigation. Find out the latest updates on Router Freedom, REUSE and more! 

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Where the FSFE Shapes the Future: SFSCON 2024!

01 November 2024

We are excited to be back for the South Tyrol Free Software Conference (SFSCON) on 8 and 9 November with talks, workshops and a booth! SFSCON is the place to be if you’re passionate about Free Software and want to dive into discussions on key topics, including the need for sustainable, long-term funding for Free Software projects. Come to Bolzano to learn, connect, and be inspired!. 

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Ada movie premiere +++ EC consultation +++ Apple litigation

09 October 2024

The story of Ada & Zangemann is now available as an animated movie! We’d also like to thank everyone who contributed feedback to the EC consultation, urging European policymakers to establish long-term sustainable funding for Free Software Additionally, we’ve submitted our arguments in the ongoing Apple litigation. And great news, our hoodies are back! 

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Premiere of the "Ada & Zangemann" movie on Ada Lovelace Day

02 October 2024

The Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE) is celebrating Ada Lovelace Day on October 8 with a special event for its supporters: the global English premiere of the animated film 'Ada & Zangemann - A Tale of Software, Skateboards, and Raspberry Ice Cream'. Originally a highly successful illustrated book, now available in 10 languages and counting, the story has been adapted into a film and is licensed as an open educational resource.  

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Software Freedom in Europe 2024

20 September 2024

In 2024, we continued to promote software freedom through our presence at conferences and events across Europe, as well as through our various activities and initiatives. Despite our ongoing financial challenges, we have actively raised our voice in defence of Device Neutrality and are advocating for a dedicated Free Software budget in Europe.  

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Die FSFE fordert von der EU-Kommission eine nachhaltige Finanzierung Freier Software

11 September 2024

Nach der aktuellen Kürzung der NGI-Finanzierung um 27 Millionen Euro reagiert die Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE) auf die wachsende Besorgnis und nimmt an einer öffentlichen Konsultation der Europäischen Kommission teil. Die FSFE betont die dringende Notwendigkeit einer nachhaltigen und langfristigen finanziellen Unterstützung für Freie Software, um die technologische Unabhängigkeit Europas zu gewährleisten.  

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Bring Back Free Software Funding: Give Your Feedback to the European Commission

11 September 2024

The European Commission has cut important funds for Free Software. The non-transparent decision shows the need for sustainable long-term funding to allow the EU to control its own technology. Raise your voice and take part in an ongoing consultation to ask for sustainable long-term funds for software freedom. We explain why and how. 

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Apple litigation +++ EU funding for Free Software +++ YH4F +++ ZOOOM project

03 September 2024

September is here, along with our newsletter. We have continued advocating for a Free Software budget in Europe, following the European Commission's decision to stop NGI funding, and we are intervening in Apple's lawsuit against the European Commission. YH4F got a new sponsor and its 2024 edition is in the final stage, and the ZOOOM project ended.  

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Spread your concern about Free Software funding in your local newspaper

28 August 2024

Are you also worried and concerned about the European Commission decision to cut the funding for Free Software projects? Besides contacting European representatives you can also write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper to make their readers aware of the importance of funding Free Software solutions with a long term sustainable funding. 

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Apple vs EU Commission: the FSFE intervenes to safeguard Free Software

09 August 2024

The Free Software Foundation Europe is intervening in a litigation brought by Apple against the European Commission before the Court of Justice of the European Union. The case relates to Digital Markets Act, with Apple seeking to avoid obligations related to its App Store and the interoperability of its operating systems. The FSFE aims to hold Apple accountable under the DMA to protect Free Software against monopolistic corporate control.  

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European Commission needs to come up with dedicated budget for Free Software solutions

08 August 2024

After the recent news that funding for the Next Generation Internet initiative would be cut for the next phase of Horizon Europe, the European Commission has expressed vague support for Free Software. Unfortunately it is failing to provide concrete examples on how to do so. This has highlighted the fragility of funding for Software Freedom and the need for change in the long-term. 

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Apple gegen EU-Kommission: Die FSFE interveniert zum Schutz von Freier Software

08 August 2024

Die Free Software Foundation Europe beteiligt sich an einem Rechtsstreit zwischen Apple und der Europäischen Kommission vor dem Europäischen Gerichtshof. Apple versucht, DMA-Verpflichtungen in Bezug auf seinen App Store und die Interoperabilität seines Betriebssystems zu umgehen. Ziel der FSFE ist es, Freie Software vor monopolistischer Unternehmenskontrolle zu schützen. 

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EU cuts funding for FS +++ Router Freedom +++ SFP

06 August 2024

The EC is planning to cut its funding to NGI projects, while in Belgium a court has supported end-users’ Router Freedom rights. We also submitted feedback on the NIS2 implementation; learnt about Linqa, a Free Software platform developed with public money; and gathered with volunteers at the Summer Meeting. Listen to our new SFP episode. 

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Linqa: a Free Software bilingual collaboration platform developed with public money

26 July 2024

Linqa is a bilingual collaboration platform whose code is Free Software and developed using public money. It helps the daily work of the Franco-German Forum for the Future, a public institution that fosters collaboration among actors in France and Germany. We dive into the roots of Linqa with the people behind it. 

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EC cuts funding support for Free Software projects

19 July 2024

The Next Generation Internet initiative has supported Free Software projects with funding and technical assistance since 2018. Despite its proven success, the European Commission made the decision to cut this funding in the current draft for the Horizon Europe 2025 Work Programme. This decision highlights the larger problem of the lack of motivated and sustainable public funding for Free Software projects.  

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Belgian court’s decision impacts the future of Router Freedom

09 July 2024

In an historic ruling within the EU, a Belgian court has upheld the decision of the country’s regulator to introduce Router Freedom for fiber networks. The objections, raised by a local internet service provider, were deemed unfounded. This landmark decision represents a significant victory for consumer rights, and we urge other national regulators to follow this example. 

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DMA & Apple +++ Openwashing, EU infrastucture & more

02 July 2024

The July issue is full of news! We continue to monitor and raise our concerns about DMA compliance. We call upon the EU to use Free Software for its digital infrastructure and are asking for your experiences with openwashing. And we also bring you updates on REUSE, YH4F, Ada & Zangemann...  

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Defending DMA against Apple: The FSFE signs joint position paper

27 June 2024

Together with nine stakeholders organisations, the FSFE has submitted a joint position paper to the European Commission, with whom we are working on the implementation of the Digital Markets Act. This paper, supported by legal and data-backed arguments, addresses Apple’s non-compliance with the law, particularly concerning software freedom, alternative Free Software app stores and interoperability obligations. 

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Save time and minimise licensing headaches with REUSE

20 June 2024

REUSE helps make a project's licensing and copyright status more transparent, ensure that third-party code is properly attributed, and make the project's code easily reusable. This tool is currently used worldwide and its specification has been adopted by several corporate and institutional projects. We spoke to Matija Šuklje of Liferay International, one of the companies that has adopted REUSE.  

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I ♥ Free Software Day & SUSE OSCC network

10 June 2024

We got an email, a few weeks ago, that caught our attention. It came with a donation explaining that it was made in the name of an employee network at SUSE. We decided to investigate, asked the people responsible, and today we want to share this awesome story with you. (Note - this is also a great idea for an initiative to ask your company about).  

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Ada am Filmset: Aus ihrer Geschichte wird ein Animationsfilm!

15 May 2024

Was haben ein Premierminister, ein MIT-Professor und ein Kind aus Rajasthan gemeinsam? Genau wie andere Persönlichkeiten des öffentlichen Lebens und Tausende von Kindern lieben sie das Buch „Ada & Zangemann – Ein Märchen über Software, Skateboards und Himbeereis“. Ada hat es bereits in Wohnungen und Bibliotheken auf der ganzen Welt geschafft, und jetzt braucht sie deine Unterstützung, um noch mehr Kinder zu erreichen! Hilf uns, ihre Geschichte als Film zu erzählen, um mehr Kinder für das Programmieren und Tüfteln zu begeistern! 

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LLW 2024 +++ YH4F interviews +++ Ada in France

08 May 2024

May comes with legal news such as the Legal & Licensing Workshop and the Bitcoin lawsuit regarding the liability of Free Software developers. We also talked to two 2023 YH4F participants and our Danish local group sent an Open Letter to their parliament. Did you see that Ada & Zangemann won a prize and that the French ebook version is now available?  

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Are Free Software developers at risk?

17 April 2024

Free Software is everywhere, with studies estimating that it is present in about 96% of the applications that we use. But what are the responsibilities and liabilities of the Free Software developers? A potential threat to Free Software developers looms in the form of an ongoing lawsuit in the UK involving Bitcoin and its core developers. 

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DMA und Geräteneutralität +++ Abstimmung über CRA & PLD +++ EU-Wahlen: aktiv werden!

02 April 2024

Im letzten Monat trat der DMA in Kraft, wir haben eine Website zur Geräteneutralität eingerichtet, das EU-Parlament hat über den CRA und die PLD abgestimmt und wir haben einen Leitfaden für die bevorstehenden EU-Wahlen veröffentlicht. Sehen Sie sich die Videos aus unseren Devrooms auf der FOSDEM an!  

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Let’s advocate together for Free Software in the European Elections

21 March 2024

European citizens will hit the ballot boxes from 6 to 9 June 2024 to choose their next representatives in the European Parliament. As the campaign heats up, it is important to get active and ensure Software Freedom is part of the larger political debate. How can you do this? Find practical advice on how to advocate for Free Software in the coming months!  

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I love FS celebrations +++ FOSDEM 2024 +++ SFP episode

05 March 2024

Our March newsletter is here! Last month took us to FOSDEM, while ‘I Love Free Software Day’ was celebrated all over Europe. We also launched a new SFP episode on the state of Free Software and a discussion on banking and Software Freedom. Check out some interesting reading and event recommendations!  

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FOSDEM 2024 was a blast!

01 March 2024

At the beginning of February, FSFE volunteers and staffers went back to Brussels to take part in FOSDEM 2024 with a booth and talks. While for some of us this has become an awesome yearly experience, it was the first time for others. Thanks to everyone who came to FOSDEM, visited our booth for a nice chat, and joined us during our social events!  

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"I Love Free Software Day" 2024: Forging the future with Free Software

26 February 2024

Together with hundreds of people and several organisations, we have celebrated another "I Love Free Software Day" on 14 February! On this day, we reached out to Free Software contributors to say Thank you! To all who joined us this time: Thank you for participating in this 14th edition of the "I Love Free Software Day" ❤️❤️❤️!  

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SFP#24: The status of Free Software with Karen Sandler and Alexander Sander

14 February 2024

Have there been any changes for Free Software in Europe or the USA in the last year? How is Free Software viewed by legislators? What can we do to support software freedom? Karen Sandler and Alexander Sander are active in the Free Software movement and share their views on the current status of Free Software in our society.  

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Celebrate I Love Free Software Day +++ Interoperable Europe Act adopted

13 February 2024

Once again, FOSDEM did not disappoint! Meeting the Free Software community in Brussels is always one of the best moments of the year! And just before we meet again to celebrate I Love Free Software Day with the news of the Interoperable Europe Act being adopted! This newsletter also includes our first interviews with 2023 Youth Hacking 4 Freedom participants… and more! 

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Interoperable Europe Act adopted, close monitoring vital

06 February 2024

Today the Interoperable Europe Act has been adopted in plenary with 524 votes in favour, 18 against and 97 abstentions. Although some of the potential of the regulation got undermined, the Act as a whole is an important opportunity for Free Software and its community to contribute to an interoperable Europe. The FSFE will closely monitor its implementation. 

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Podcast episodes +++ Router Freedom tech wiki +++ Become our policy intern

16 January 2024

We are starting 2024 with a lot of energy, looking for a policy intern and with great news: two new SFP episodes, the Router Freedom tech wiki, the ‘Ada & Zangemann’ ebook is free of charge in French, and we are looking forward to celebrating ‘I Love Free Software Day’ on 14 February!  

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Keine Blockade der Freiheit von Nutzenden: das Recht, Werbeblocker zu nutzen

20 December 2023

Unternehmen versuchen zunehmend zu kontrollieren, wie Nutzer:innen mit ihren Online-Inhalten interagieren und gehen deshalb gegen Browsererweiterungen und andere Software vor, die von Internetnutzer:innen für ein individuell angepasstes Nutzer:innenerlebnis eingesetzt werden. Zwei aktuelle deutsche Gerichtsverfahren zu Adblockern könnten die rechtliche Position der Nutzenden stärken. 

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Das Tech-Wiki für Routerfreiheit ist jetzt online!

14 December 2023

In den letzten Jahren haben wir uns auf die politischen und juristischen Aspekte der Routerfreiheit konzentriert. Mit der Unterstützung des niederländischen Freiwilligenteams veröffentlichen wir nun ein "Tech-Wiki Routerfreiheit", mit Informationen über die nötigen Schritte um einen eigenen Router zu nutzen. Damit wir es auch drucken können, brauchen wir deine Hilfe!  

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The FSFE is looking for a policy intern

11 December 2023

We are looking for a motivated intern to support the FSFE’s policy activities and contribute to our work to empower people to control technology. The person will work 35 hours per week with our team in the FSFE Berlin office for a period of six months. 

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Was Schüler über proprietäre Software schreiben und warum es mich motiviert

07 December 2023

Derzeit erfahren Schüler auf der ganzen Welt mehr über das Buch "Ada & Zangemann - Ein Märchen über Software, Skateboards und Himbeereis". Es ist ermutigend zu sehen, wie neue Genartionen davon inspiriert werden selbst zu programmieren und wie sie in Briefen ihre Gefühle zu Zangemanns Verhalten formulieren. Nachfolgend eine persönliche Nachricht von unserem Präsidenten Matthias Kirschner. 

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YH4F kickoff +++ UpA Open Letter +++ Router freedom in Belgium

05 December 2023

Im vergangenen Monat startete die YH4F 2024, der Deutsche Bundestag erhielt unseren Offenen Brief zu Upcycling Android, wir deckten auf, dass der ambitionierte Ansatz für den Interoperable Europe Act verwässert wurde, wir feierten Belgiens Verpflichtung zur Routerfreiheit, und es gab noch viele weitere spannende Neuigkeiten. 

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Austria goes against Router Freedom

01 December 2023

The Austrian Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, RTR, has decided not to regulate the network operators with regard to Router Freedom, allowing Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to impose their equipment on consumers. For RTR, routers configured in “bridge mode” is synonymous with terminal equipment freedom. The FSFE laments this decision as a missed opportunity for Net Neutrality in Austria.  

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Startschuss für 2024 Youth Hacking 4 Freedom

16 November 2023

Die Anmeldung für Youth Hacking 4 Freedom 2024, kurz YH4F, der Programmierwettbewerb für Jugendliche aus ganz Europa, ist hiermit eröffnet. Dieser Wettbewerb bietet Teenagern die Möglichkeit ihr eigenes Projekt zu programmieren, gleich ob allein oder im Team, neue Freundschaften quer durch Europa hinweg zu schließen und bis zu 4.096 € zu gewinnen! 

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Deutscher Bundestag nimmt Offenen Brief zu Upcycling Android entgegen

15 November 2023

Am 14. November übergab die Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE) den Offenen Brief „Das Recht, jede Software auf jedem Gerät zu installieren“ an Tabea Rößner, Vorsitzende des Ausschusses für Digitales im Deutschen Bundestag. Der Brief zielt darauf ab, eine nachhaltigere Nutzung von elektronischen Produkten und Geräten in der Europäischen Union zu ermöglichen. 

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SFSCON 2023 +++ YH4F winners +++ REUSE goes to Space

14 November 2023

Our yearly report, Software Freedom in Europe 2023, is out. At the YH4F award ceremony, we learned about the awesome projects from this edition's winners, our team went to Bolzano to SFSCON, and we are happy to find out how the REUSE specification keeps on helping developers, such as the ones at the German Aerospace Center. Find these and other stories in our November issue! 

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Interoperable Europe Act: an ambition that turned out to be watered-down

13 November 2023

Decision makers are meeting to agree on the final text of the Interoperable Europe Act (IEA). There is a concerning wording related to giving priority to Free Software when implementing interoperable solutions and confusing criteria to do so. Overall, what could have been a very ambitious initiative turned out to be another regulation with ambiguous and problematic wording. 

The Belgian regulator BIPT recognised Router Freedom as a key element for Internet connections.

Belgium commits to Router Freedom

13 November 2023

The Belgian telecom regulator BIPT formally introduced Router Freedom. The decision encompasses all network types including fiber (FTTx) and the decision sets a deadline of twelve months for becoming compliant. The FSFE acknowledges this decision as a major win for consumer rights, and will monitor further implementation. 

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Frank Karlitschek erhält den europäischen SFS-Preis auf der SFSCON23

10 November 2023

Der Gründer von Nextcloud wurde auf der SFSCON mit dem europäischen SFS-Award ausgezeichnet. Diese Auszeichnung, die erstmals gemeinsam von der Linux User Group Bozen und der Free Software Foundation Europe vergeben wurde, ging an "einen unermüdlichen Verfechter der digitalen Freiheit als universelles Recht"

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    Join us at SFSCON 2023!

    08 November 2023

    We cannot wait to be in Bolzano for the South Tyrol Free Software Conference (SFSCON) on 10 and 11 November. This two-day conference brings together Free Software advocates, decision makers and the general public at the gateway to the Dolomites. Our team will be there with talks, side events and a booth. We are ready to talk to you, so just drop by and say hello! 

    Die Rakete 'Fairydust' vor dem CCH-Gebäude in Hamburg

    FSFE beim Chaos Communication Congress

    06 November 2023

    Die FSFE nimmt wieder am Chaos Communication Congress teil! Triff uns Ende Dezember im Gemeinschaftsbereich von "Bits & Bäume" und lass das Jahr mit Spaß und Chaos enden! Obendrauf gibt es noch interessante Vorträge! Die Anmeldefrist für die Einreichung der Vorträge endet am 11. November, also beeil dich!  

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    REUSE goes to space!

    02 November 2023

    The German Aerospace Center (DLR) has adopted the REUSE specification in some of its projects. We have talked to Tobias Schlauch, research software engineer at the DLR, about the role of Free Software for research and innovation, and the importance of clear understanding and displaying of the legal information of software projects. He highlights the special contributions that REUSE has to offer for software development but also for research. 

    Image showing the back of the participants of the Fediverse Day event raising their hands with a speaker on stage in the background

    Fediverse-Symposium: Aufzeichnungen jetzt online verfügbar

    25 October 2023

    Am 22.09.2023 trafen sich mehr als 70 Menschen in Köln, um einen Einblick ins Fediverse zu bekommen und die gesellschaftliche Bedeutung dezentraler sozialer Netzwerke zu sprechen. Für alle, die beim Fediverse-Symposium nicht dabei sein konnten oder die Vorträge erneut ansehen wollen, sind die Mitschnitte jetzt auf unserer PeerTube-Instanz online!
     

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    Software Freedom in Europe 2023

    20 October 2023

    In 2023, Software Freedom has been back on stage, while we have boosted our activities for the coming generations with our children's book and the coding competition for young Europeans. We have also continued to bring our demands to lawmakers, helped projects to become REUSE compliant, and shared many great moments with our community. 

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    Find out our YH4F second edition winners!

    17 October 2023

    A real-time plotter for microcontrollers; a classroom quiz platform; a radio tool; a device that provides bags to pick up your dog's poo; a game engine to help non-programmers develop their ideas; and a program to search for a file on your computer by its hash. These are the six projects that won the 2023 edition of Youth Hacking 4 Freedom.  

    Collage mit Bildern von GNU 40, über die vier Freiheiten und eines mit dem Sticker zum Routerzwang

    GNU wird 40 +++ Routerfreiheit, Fediverse & Ada

    04 October 2023

    Wir haben Oktober, und vor kurzem das 40. Jubiläum des GNU-Projekts gefeiert, mit dem die Bewegung der Freien Software begann. Sowohl in der EU als auch auf nationalen Ebenen hat nach der Sommerpause die politische Saison begonnen. Vielen Dank für die Spenden für die Übersetzung unseres Videos: "What is Free Software" in weitere Sprachen… und wir hatten unsere erste Ada-Lesung auf Italienisch!  

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    EU: Digital sovereignty & Interoperability. What about the role of Free Software?

    20 September 2023

    Speaking about Digital Public Infrastructures last week, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pointed out that "the trick is to build public digital infrastructure that is interoperable, open to all and trusted". What exactly does this mean? What is required to achieve such an accessible digital infrastructure that can help foster innovation and allow cooperation on a global scale? What role does Free Software play in such ambition? 

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    The Netherlands: Important points for the election

    06 September 2023

    The Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE) is committed to empower users to control technolgy to digital civil rights, transparency and control over technology. It does this by promoting Free Software (also known as Open Source Software). In addition, Free Software promotes innovation and prevents vendor lock-in. Digital sovereignty is only possible with Free Software. 

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    "Zurück zur Schule" für EU- und deutsche Politik+++Ada weltweit erhältlich

    05 September 2023

    Der September bringt eine Bilanz der EU-Politik und die Halbzeit für die derzeitige deutsche Regierung und wir betrachten das Ganze aus einer Perspektive der Freien Software. ‘Ada & Zangemann' kann nun international bestellt werden und Sie können uns helfen, unser Video 'What is Free Software' in weitere EU-Sprachen zu übersetzen. Und denken Sie daran - das Rooten Ihres Gerätes führt nicht zur Ungültigkeit der Garantie.  

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    Chaos Communication Camp 2023: back to the grounds!

    25 August 2023

    One of our favourite events was back this summer: Chaos Communication Camp 2023! This event brings together technologists, activists, and enthusiasts to discuss, share, and celebrate technology, privacy, and freedom in Brandenburg, Germany. This year, the Free Software Foundation Europe joined the campers as part of the 'Bits und Bäume' village.  

    An illustration about the four freedoms that allows Software Freedom

    Liability, Interoperability & Free Software in EU: what we are expecting

    24 August 2023

    After the summer recess, EU institutions are resuming their activities at the end of August. In the coming months, we expect to see the adoption of legislation that could have an impact on Free Software: the Cyber Resilience Act, the Product Liability Directive, the AI Act, and the Interoperable Europe Act. What does all this legislation mean for Free Software and its community? 

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    Join us as an intern and make the difference!

    15 August 2023

    Have you heard about Free Software and you want to know more about it? Are you already a Free Software advocate and do you want to help to bring software freedom to our society? Then our paid internships are for you! Learn by doing and gain knowledge and technical skills through an internship with us. 

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    CRA & IEA +++ SFP Episode +++ Sommertreffen

    01 August 2023

    Unsere Augustausgabe bringt die neuesten Updates zum CRA und zum IAE, eine neue Episode unseres Software Freedom Podcasts, die sich mit Softwarefreiheit in der EU-Politik beschäftigt und die Ankündigung unseres Symposiums über dezentralisierte Soziale Netzwerke. Sowohl die Teilnehmern des YH4F als auch wir, warten gespannt auf das Feedback der Jury zu ihren Projekten. 

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    SFP#21: Exploring Software Freedom in European Politics with Lina Ceballos

    28 July 2023

    Listen to our new Software Freedom Podcast episode with Lina Ceballos. Lina and Bonnie talk about everything related to Free Software in European Politics. Learn more about Lina's work at the Free Software Foundation Europe and how political decisions come to pass in the EU. Discover how best to advocate for Free Software, and especially, what the Interoperable Europe Act is all about and why the Free Software communities need to be on the lookout for the protection of software freedom.  

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    YH4F: Die Programmierarbeit ist geschafft!

    24 July 2023

    Die zweite Ausgabe von "Youth Hacking 4 Freedom", dem Programmierwettbewerb für Jugendliche aus Europa, ist kürzlich zu Ende gegangen. Während der vergangenen sechs Monate haben die Teilnehmenden daran gearbeitet, ihre ganz persönlichen Freie Software-Projekte zu entwickeln. 

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    Cyber Resilience Act & Free Software: Parliament waters down its own position

    19 July 2023

    The European Parliament today voted on its position on the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). While the position improves on the Commission's exemption to protect Free Software, it fails to introduce a proper protection . We call on the institutions to put the burden of liability only on those who significantly financially benefit from the market, while protecting developers and non-profit work. 

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    EU Parliament intends to widen participation in the Interoperable Europe Board

    19 July 2023

    Today the EU Parliament’s Committee responsible for the Interoperable Europe Act has adopted its final position. It is a step forward towards a more inclusive Interoperable Europe Board while it introduces clearer indicators and statistics to monitor the progress of the Act. This position must now be upheld during the upcoming trilogue. 

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    Fachtag: „Die Welt nach Facebook, Twitter und YouTube. Eine neue Generation des Internets?”

    12 July 2023

    Immer mehr Menschen wollen ihre Kommunikation nicht Plattformen wie Facebook oder YouTube anvertrauen, sondern wechseln zu Alternativen wie Mastodon und PeerTube. Wieso sind diese anders? Wie verändern sie das Internet? Und wie kann man im Fediverse aktiv werden? Um diese Fragen geht es am 22.09.2023 bei unserem Fachtag mit Vorträgen und Workshops. 

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    IEA: EU Parliament advances in strengthening the role of Free Software, yet needs more to improve

    29 June 2023

    The two EP Committees for opinion, IMCO and LIBE, have today adopted their texts on the Interoperable Europe Act. While both recognise the importance of Free Software for this regulation, the inclusion of the Free Software community in the Board remains uncertain. The wording on proper monitoring and evaluation goes in the right direction. 

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    Deutschland: dPhoenix vor dem Scheitern?

    06 June 2023

    Mit einer Freie-Software-Office- und Kollaborations-Suite für Behörden will die Bundesregierung den Zielen des Koalitionsvertrags näher kommen. Doch ein genauerer Blick auf das Projekt wirft Fragen auf: Wo ist der Quellcode? Wer ist verantwortlich? Was passiert mit den eingesetzten Steuergeldern? Wir haben im zuständigen Ministerium nachgefragt. 

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    AI Act und Interoperabilität+++Umfrage zu Routerzwang+++Podcasts, YH4F & Ada

    06 June 2023

    Die Juniausgabe bringt Neues zum Interoperable Europe Act und der AI Regulierung und die Veröffentlichung der Ergebnisse unserer Umfrage zum Thema Routerzwang. Wir wurden zu zwei Podcastfolgen eingeladen und waren bei Edri's 'Member of the spotlight'. Schauen Sie unsere Studie zum Thema Netzneutralitätsregulierung an und lesen Sie eine schöne Geschichte darüber, wie Ada im ländlichen Indien ankommt. 

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    Interoperable Europe Act: Committee of the Regions fails to substantially promote Free Software

    24 May 2023

    The Committee of the Regions approved its opinion on the Interoperable Europe Act. The EU representative body has failed to recognise the importance that Free Software has for interoperability and thus for digitalisation and innovation. This underlines the relevance of the Free Software Community's participation in the planned Interoperable Board.  

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    Tack foss-north 2023!

    09 May 2023

    The 2023 edition of foss-north took place in Gothenburg on 24 and 25 April 2023. It was a great occasion to meet again in person with the Nordic Free Software community. Over 180 participants had the opportunity to learn about and discuss Free Software in more than 20 sessions.  

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    Chaos Communication Camp: Aufruf zur Teilnahme

    08 May 2023

    Nach vier Jahren und vielen Online-Konferenzen - vermutlich zu vielen - ist das Chaos Communication Camp endlich zurück! Komm und campe mit uns im 'Bits & Bäume'-Village vom 15. bis 19. August 2023. Die Free Software Foundation Europe ist Teil des diesjährigen 'Bits & Bäume'-Villages. 

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    FOSS-North & LLW+++Device Neutrality+++NGI Zero

    03 May 2023

    In dieser Ausgabe geht es um das EU-Projekt NGI Zero, LLW, FOSS-North und das Ringen lithauischer Student:innen um die proprietäre 2FA zu vermeiden. Verpassen Sie nicht unsere SFP Episode zu Geräteneutralität; Zwei Leseempfehlungen; entdecken Sie die neuen ‘Ada & Zangemann’ Lesungen; und lesen Sie mehr über zwei YH4F Projekte.  

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    LLW 2023: learning and exchanging legal knowledge

    28 April 2023

    The Swedish city of Gothenburg hosted the 2023 edition of the Free Software Legal & Licensing Workshop (LLW), the annual conference for the Legal Network community. It was great to see so many old and new faces in person after two years online, and to learn, share and network about the legal and licensing issues facing current technology developments.  

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    Ready for foss-north 2023?

    12 April 2023

    The FSFE is organising a track covering political and legal aspects of Free Software at foss-north, the conference in Gothenburg that brings together Nordic Free Software communities. It will take place on April 24 and 25 preceded by the community day that will take place on April 23. It is time to register and get your tickets!  

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    EU: Verantwortlichkeit, Interoperables Europa +++ Routerfreiheit in Griechenland

    04 April 2023

    Im Aprilnewsletter diskutieren wir darüber, wie Vorschläge der EU die Freie Software tangieren: durch die Einführung von Haftungsregularien für Software und den Interoperable Europe Act. Griechenland sichert Routerfreiheit zu, lässt aber Kabelverbindungen außen vor.  

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    Happy Women’s Day!

    08 March 2023

    Today we are celebrating Women’s Day. Thank you to everyone who is making the tech sector more inclusive! Let’s continue working together to achieve gender parity and embrace equity. There might be problems coming our way, but we also have each other. Join us and meet the FSFE Women team.  

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    Medizinische Geräte sollten Freie Software nutzen +++ 25 Neue Videos

    07 March 2023

    In dieser Ausgabe haben wir eine Podcastfolge für Freie Software in medizinischen Geräten, Vorträge von FOSDEM & Videos zu Rechtsfragen bei der Entwicklung, YH4F-Teilnehmer:innen programmieren bereits. Vielen Dank für Ihre Unterstützung unser Spendenaktion war erfolgreich. Wir bringen Communityneuigkeiten aus 9 Ländern.  

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    Call for Papers for foss-north open (Gothenburg, April 2023)

    22 February 2023

    foss-north is a Free Software conference in Gothenburg that brings together Nordic Free Software communities. This year, the Free Software Foundation Europe is organising a track covering political and legal aspects of Free Software, as well as best practices from Scandinavia. We're looking forward to your contribution by March 5! 

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    Let's code!

    20 February 2023

    Youth Hacking 4 Freedom, FSFE's coding competition for young Europeans, has just started. The kick-off event took place on the 26th of January with an online meeting for the participants of this year's competition. There they got the most important information about the contest while starting to get to know each other. 

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    Danke für die Unterstützung beim Erreichen unseres Ziels!

    15 February 2023

    Dank eurer wichtigen Unterstützung* haben wir unser Fundraising-Ziel erreicht. Thank you for your confidence and support, even in these difficult times. Wir danken euch für euer Vertrauen und eure Unterstützung, auch in dieser schwierigen Zeit. Eure Spenden ermöglichen es uns, Kampagnen durchzuführen, bei Veranstaltungen und in Vorträgen über unsere Arbeit zu sprechen und dadurch Softwarefreiheit ein Stück weiter zu bringen. 

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      I Love Free Software +++ Behörden auf Fediverse

      08 February 2023

      In dieser Ausgabe laden wir öffentliche Institutionen dazu ein, freie, dezentralisierte soziale Medien zu nutzen. Schauen Sie sich unsere Info-Session zu deutschen Kommunen die soziale Medien nutzen an. FSFE-Ehrenamtlicher zweifelt an der Glaubwürdigkeit von KI-generiertem Text. Bald ist I Love Free Software Day - feiern Sie mit uns!  

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      Ready for FOSDEM 2023?

      23 January 2023

      FOSDEM 2023 is taking place in Brussels the first weekend of February. The FSFE team will be participating at the main Free Software convention in Europe with a booth and giving some keynotes. Are you going to be there? Come to our booth and do not miss our talks! 

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      Join our team as an intern!

      13 January 2023

      Are you a motivated person who wants to support FSFE's activities as an intern? If your background is in computer science, law, political science or another social science field, apply to become part of our team in our Berlin office, working 35 hours per week for a period of 6 months. Join us in empowering people to take control of technology!.  

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      Promising news from Belgium and Dortmund +++ IT Security +++ Job opportunity

      10 January 2023

      In January’s Newsletter: Dortmund embraces Free Software, and Belgium is working to ensure Router Freedom. A cryptographer analyzes IT security. A digital health ecosystem licenses files with the REUSE tool. We are looking for an office coordinator. We look forward to seeing you in FOSDEM and I Love Free Software events.  

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      ♥ I Love Free Software Day: Let’s Meet and Connect!

      04 January 2023

      Every February 14 the Free Software community around the world comes together to celebrate the “I Love Free Software Day”. On this special day we show our gratitude for every Free Software contributor. Join us in celebrating our love for Free Software and thank all the supporters of software freedom.  

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      SFP#16: Free Software in France with Hugo Roy

      09 September 2022

      In this episode of the Software Freedom Podcast, Bonnie Mehring speaks with Hugo Roy about his long involvement with the FSFE. Hugo is also very active in the French Free Software community and gives us an overview of the standing of Free Software in France.  

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      SFP#12: Enforcement of the GNU GPL with Till Jaeger

      22 September 2021

      With our 12th episode of the Software Freedom Podcast we dig into the history and the beginning of enforcing Free Software licences, especially the GNU General Public License (GNU GPL). Together with Till Jaeger, who has been working alongside Harald Welte for enforcing the GNU GPL in the first court cases in Germany, we talk about the long way we have come since those early days.  

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      SFP#9: I Love Free Software Day

      11 February 2021

      For this episode of the Software Freedom Podcast we talk about the background of the "I Love Free Software Day" and how it all began 11 years ago. Discover together with Bonnie Mehring why Free Software developers, advocates, activists and contributors think this special day is so important for Free Software.  

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      SFP#8: How to tell my mother that Free Software can cost money?

      04 December 2020

      In this Software Freedom Podcast episode Bonnie Mehring and Matthias Kirschner talk about the monetary costs of Free Software. On the example of a conversation Bonnie had with her mother, both discover ways of explaining the world of Free Software and how to answer common questions and misunderstandings about software freedom.  

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      SFP#5 about regulation with Professor Lawrence Lessig

      09 April 2020

      For our Software Freedom Podcast we talk with people who have inspiring ideas about software freedom. In this episode, we talk with Professor Lawrence Lessig, founder of Creative Commons, about regulation of society, offline as well as online, about the different means of regulation, and shed light on regulations through code. 

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      SFP#4 about REUSE with Carmen Bianca Bakker

      21 January 2020

      In the monthly Software Freedom Podcast we talk with people who have inspiring ideas about software freedom. In this episode, we talk with Carmen Bianca Bakker about the REUSE project. By this we are covering the very broad topic of software licensing and the problems there, which REUSE is able to solve with three simple steps.  

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      SFP#2 about KDE with Lydia Pintscher

      12 November 2019

      We are back with the second episode of our Software Freedom Podcast! Once a month, we talk with people who have inspiring ideas about software freedom. In this episode, we talk with Lydia Pintscher from KDE about the development of the KDE community, the different KDE projects and the issues they will be tackling over the next two years.  

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      SFP#1 zum Tag Gegen DRM mit Cory Doctorow

      12 October 2019

      Wir haben einen Podcast! Beginnend mit dieser Episode werden wir, einmal im Monat mit Personen sprechen, die inspirierende Ideen zu Freier Software haben. In unserer ersten Episode des Software Freedom Podcasts adressieren wir Probleme von DRM zusammen mit Cory Doctorow, dem britisch-kanadischen Schriftsteller und politischem Aktivisten, sowie Co-Autor des Blogs boingboing.net. Außerdem ist er ein prominenter Unterstützer von Softwarefreiheit und weniger restriktiven Urheberrechtsgesetzen. Seine Bücher sind unter Creative-Commons-Lizenzen veröffentlicht.  

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