European Union Desires "Tech Sovereignty" Over Software Used in the Bloc

The European Union is stepping up efforts to achieve "technological sovereignty" with the "European Open Digital Ecosystems" initiative. The goal is to reduce heavy reliance on non-European technologies, especially from the US.

Key Highlights

• Initiative: "European Open Digital Ecosystems".
• Method: Collecting contributions from developers, companies, public bodies, and universities.
• Core Problem: Critical dependence on non-European software and cloud services (approx. 80% of the market).
• Proposed Solution: Massive adoption of Open Source technologies to ensure independence and security.

Towards Digital Independence

According to Linuxiac, the European Commission has launched a public consultation to shape this new strategy. The idea is to make open source the cornerstone of European digital infrastructure. This would not only increase auditable security but also prevent vendor lock-in and strengthen the local digital economy, aligning it with European values of privacy and security.