GoKawiilThe EU Open Source Strategy places open source at the centre of the EU’s technological sovereignty by promoting European open alternatives to non-EU proprietary solutions in critical domains.
The EU Open Source Strategy aims to strengthen Europe’s open digital ecosystems by supporting the development, scaling, deployment and long-term sustainability of open source technologies across both the public and private sectors.
The strategy is embedded in the broader Communication on European Technological Sovereignty, part of the EU Digital Sovereignty Package, alongside initiatives such as the proposal for a Cloud and AI Development Act, the proposal for a Chips Act 2.0, and the Strategic Roadmap for Digitalisation and AI in Energy. Together, these initiatives aim to create a coherent framework for Europe’s digital infrastructure, strengthening resilience, competitiveness and strategic autonomy.
Why does open source matter for Europe’s technological sovereignty?
Open source helps reduce dependence on non-EU technologies and increases control over critical digital infrastructure, including software and hardware systems.
Who benefits from a buoyant open source ecosystem?
Public administrations : increased choice, greater control over digital infrastructure, improved interoperability, reduced lock-in and more efficient reuse of solutions
: increased choice, greater control over digital infrastructure, improved interoperability, reduced lock-in and more efficient reuse of solutions Businesses and SMEs : lower entry barriers, access to shared innovation ecosystems and opportunities to develop and scale new digital products
: lower entry barriers, access to shared innovation ecosystems and opportunities to develop and scale new digital products Citizens : increased choice, more transparent, secure and reliable digital services aligned with EU values
: increased choice, more transparent, secure and reliable digital services aligned with EU values Developers and innovators: access to large collaborative ecosystems enabling knowledge sharing, experimentation and cross-border cooperation
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