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Open Technologies for a Competitive and Sovereign Europe
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Digital Public Infrastructure in Europe: How the European Union (EU) Can Build the Capability to Deliver on Its Digital Sovereignty Agenda
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A step forward for public procurement: OFE identifies opportunities in the newly published Public Procurement Act proposal
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From Recommendations to Actions: A Comparison of OFE’s submission of 3 February 2026 with Section 4 of COM(2026) 503 final (adopted 3 June 2026)
The European Commission’s European Technological Sovereignty Package includes a full strategy for EU open digital ecosystems. OpenForum Europe submitted a contribution to the European Commission’s call for evidence on 3 February 2026 and the Commission published a…
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Open Source Software in Europe’s Telecoms Industry: Capabilities, Ecosystems, and Policies for a More Sovereign and Competitive Future
The report “Open Source Software in…
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The Path Towards Open Strategic Autonomy: OFE Welcomes the European Commission’s Tech Sovereignty Package
OpenForum Europe (OFE) welcomes the adoption of the European Commission’s Tech Sovereignty Package….
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A Vision for the EU’s Open Digital Ecosystem: Beyond an Open Source Strategy
On 3 June 2026, the European Commission published its Open Source Strategy as part of the broader Tech Sovereignty Package. After years…
Upcoming event
Open Source and the European Union | Ireland | OFE Capital Series
- 13.10.2026
- 12:00 – 18:00 GMT+1
Publications
Publication
Digital Public Infrastructure in Europe: How the European Union (EU) Can Build the Capability to Deliver on Its Digital Sovereignty Agenda
The report “Digital Public Infrastructure in Europe: How the European Union (EU) Can Build the Capability to Deliver on Its Digital Sovereignty Agenda” — authored by Nicholas Gates (OpenForum Europe), with Chloe Teevan (ECDPM), Emrys Schoemaker (United Nations…
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Open Source Software in Europe’s Telecoms Industry: Capabilities, Ecosystems, and Policies for a More Sovereign and Competitive Future
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Chips Policy Brief: EU and Europe: Regional Strengths and Weaknesses
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Chips Policy Brief: Rethinking European Semiconductors: Open Architectures and Strategic IP
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Our Events
Explore our events calendar for upcoming and past events. From roundtables and workshops to conferences and networking opportunities, connect with our community and engage with the initiatives driving our mission.
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EU Open Source Policy Summit
The premier forum for open source policy discussions at the highest level in Europe. It focuses on embedding open source in EU digital policy and strategy to drive innovation, digital sovereignty, and sustainable growth.
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OpenForum Academy Symposium
The OFA Symposium is an academic conference moving around the globe, bringing together a multidisciplinary mix of academics and practitioners to share their latest research and insights on open source software and open technologies. The Symposium was a milestone for the open source research community.
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Capital Series
The OFE Capital Series is a programme of country-focused events that examines the role of open technologies in national and European digital policy. Each edition takes place in the capital of the EU Member State holding the Presidency of the Council of the European Union and provides a forum to discuss how openness supports the Presidency’s priorities and Europe’s wider digital agenda.
Upcoming events
Upcoming event
13.10.2026
Open Source and the European Union | Ireland | OFE Capital Series
DATE: October 13
TIME: 12:00 – 18:00 GMT+1
Sign up now to join OpenForum Europe and partners for the next edition of the Capital Series…
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29.01.2027
EU Open Source Policy Summit 2027
DATE: January 29
TIME: 09:00 – 20:00 CET
The EU Open Source Policy Summit 2027 will take place on 29 January 2027, in Brussels, Belgium…