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Instead the public sector should invest into digital common infrastructure that match the values of democratic societies. https://publiccode.eu/en/
publiccode.euhttps://publiccode.eu/en/
OpenCloud is now listed on OpenAlternative, a platform for open source alternatives that support digital sovereignty and transparency.
You can find our entry here: https://openalternative.co/opencloud
openalternative.coOpenCloud: Open Source Alternative to Google Drive, Dropbox and Microsoft 365Enterprise-grade file management solution offering intuitive collaboration, seamless integration, and comprehensive security with full GDPR compliance.
European open source deserves the spotlight
Choosing local, open alternatives means you stay in control, not some global megacorp.
If digital sovereignty matters to you (and it should), now’s the time to support the ecosystem.
We’ve put together a list of EU-built tools that respect your rights and your data.
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2/2 Only this week we learnt that a jury will rank the project and offer prices. Cross your fingers for us 
or even better, join on Matrix at #eu-os:kde.org or for developers at #eu-os-dev:kde.org to offer your help for a competitive advantage! 
Also, the first ever merchandise arrived – here presented by "model" Robert. 
Putin: Dienste von #Microsoft, #Zoom & Co. sollten in #Russland 
"erwürgt" werden | heise online https://www.heise.de/news/Putin-Dienste-von-Microsoft-Zoom-Co-sollten-in-Russland-erwuergt-werden-10398810.html #DigitalSovereignty #Russia #UkraineWar #UkraineConflict
heise online · Putin: Dienste von Microsoft, Zoom & Co. sollten in Russland "erwürgt" werden
Ah, the great digital cat-and-mouse game begins! US announces visa restrictions for foreign officials trying to patrol American social media territory. Apparently, some folks forgot the internet is like a cat - it doesn't recognize borders and goes wherever it pleases! 
yro.slashdot.orgUS Will Ban Foreign Officials To Punish Countries For Social Media Rules - SlashdotAn anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that the U.S. would restrict visas for "foreign nationals who are responsible for censorship of protected expression in the United States." He called it "unacceptable for foreign officials to issue...
5 days until #EU_OS at Paris #HackDays: The architecture for EU OS must permit a migration phase in which both #Microsoft #Windows and EU OS run in parallel (hybrid setup). This way, organisations can do tests with only few of their staff (e.g. developers/engineers) while keeping everything as is for e.g. HR/business-critical functions. In principle, staffers may also have a Windows and an EU OS laptop at the same time. 1/2
Digitalminister will offene Standards und #OpenSource zum Leitprinzip machen | heise online https://www.heise.de/news/Digitalminister-will-offene-Standards-und-Open-Source-zum-Leitprinzip-machen-10412300.html #Digitalisierung #digitalization #eGovernment #SocialMedia #Messaging #Fediverse 
#DigitalSovereignty #DigitalEuro #unplugUSA
heise online · Digitalminister will offene Standards und Open Source zum Leitprinzip machen
Heading to Munich for the @nextcloud Summit on June 5th? So are we!
The XWiki team will be represented by our CEO, @ldubost , our Sales Director, Clément Aubin and our new Marketing Director, Dan Jayes, ready to discuss open-source collaboration, digital sovereignty, and privacy-first tools.
Let’s connect and explore how @xwiki and Nextcloud are shaping the future of secure, open collaboration.
Event details: https://nextcloud.com/summit/
EU plans new fund to help tech companies scale. Cashpot seeks to counter tech dependency on U.S. and other global powers https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-commission-fund-tech-startups-ai-quantum-biotech-innovation/ #digitalsovereignty #EU
POLITICO · EU plans new fund to help tech companies scale
Thanks to the open web, it’s more viable than ever for creators to take back ownership and control of their livelihoods. @molly0xfff joined Flipboard CEO @mike at SXSW 2025 to talk about building an ethical, creator-first internet. That fireside chat is now available as a Dot Social episode. Listen in full!
https://about.flipboard.com/fediverse/molly-white-sxsw-2025/
About Flipboard · Discussing Digital Sovereignty with Molly White at SXSW 2025
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So to have a debate on #DigitalSovereignty, the definition is of course important and I have no specific one to offer, because it is a difficult topic.
Obviously, the (implied) local jurisdiction is part of your definition.
How meaningful is this if all countries wanted to be digital sovereign? Think of horizontal projects such as systemd/kernel.
Currently, money and experts are rare and investments must be strategic. #EU_OS cannot fork everything.
6 days until #EU_OS at Paris #HackDays: EU OS is a so-called atomic operating system that offers interruption free software updates thanks to #bootc (bootable container) technology. While people work, bootc downloads and installs unnoticeable to the user the update. After the next computer restart (trigged by the user), EU OS switches to the new version. If something breaks, the user can roll back. 1/2
Friedrich #Merz am Abend der Bundestagswahl: Es wird für mich „absolute Priorität“ haben, „Europa so zu stärken, dass wir Schritt für Schritt auch wirklich Unabhängigkeit erreichen von den USA“.
Bundeswehr im Mai: #Cloud-Lösung von #Google
https://www.heise.de/news/Bundeswehr-setzt-auf-Google-Cloud-10397414.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon #digitalsovereignty #trump #cloud
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#KateKnibbs of #Wired asks #JayGraber: "Let’s back up. How did you end up starting a decentralized social platform?"
I did not even know, that she did start a decentralized social platform at all. Since when is #BS decentralized and not just "#bluewashing"? Did I miss something?
This does not look like #journalism, but like a long #ad for BS, fortified by the b/w aesthetics of the photos showing the CEO almost like a model.
Between AI election interference and calls to become the 51st US state, Canada is quickly discovering the value of being independent from US Big Tech. Let us all join the calls for our governments to use more open-source software.
#digitalsovereignty #opensource
https://opencanada.org/the-ai-threat-to-canadian-democracy-fighting-for-digital-sovereignty/
Open Canada · The AI Threat to Canadian Democracy: Fighting for Digital Sovereignty - Open CanadaAI-driven interference is outpacing regulation efforts and endangering our democracy.
At #NGIForum2025, the future of @NGICommons
June 19 | 
09:30 | Brussels
Don’t miss Dr @moniquecalisti Calisti (CEO @martel & Director @NGIeu Outreach) moderating the session:
"Digital Commons Tools for Digital Sovereignty"
A vital discussion on open tools, interoperability & digital commons as the foundation of EU's digital autonomy.
https://commons.ngi.eu/event/ngi-forum-2025/
#DigitalCommons#OpenTech #EUdigital #MoniqueCalisti #NextGenerationInternet #DigitalSovereignty
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Reboost please! Some people say #EU_OS should try to reach out to politicians who use BlueSky instead of Mastodon. EU OS has there so far about 130 follows and on Mastodon 1600. If you use both, please reach out to your BlueSky network: follow and share EU OS on BlueSky!
Bluesky SocialEU OS (@eu-os.eu)Community-led Proof-of-Concept for a free Operating System for the EU public sector. EU OS is not a project of the European Union, but it should be! 🇪🇺 https://eu-os.eu. Account operated by https://riemann.cc/about