"Open source software - built and maintained by communities rather than private companies alone, and free to edit and modify - is the foundation of today's digital infrastructure. Since the 1990s, it has been ever-present in the digital infrastructure that European industry and public sector institutions depend on, creating huge dependencies on open source applications and libraries. From commercial devices and services to government systems and research projects, open source powers the internet and countless platforms we rely on daily."
"Despite this importance, the budget proposal does not include specific funding for open source. This is glaring given the prominence open source has been given in recent legislation, such as the Cyber Resilience Act , the , and the proposed Cloud and AI Development Act . The omission is alarming as Europe pushes to increase digital sovereignty, strengthen cybersecurity, and boost competitiveness."
A €2tn seven-year EU budget aims to boost autonomy, competitiveness, and resilience while funding cybersecurity and digital innovation, but it omits dedicated support for open source. Open source software, built and maintained by communities and freely editable, underpins modern digital infrastructure and has been pervasive since the 1990s, creating deep European dependencies. Open source powers devices, services, government systems, and research, offering transparency, security, and flexibility unmatched by proprietary software. Investing public funds in open source would help small businesses, universities, and public institutions compete with global tech giants and strengthen digital sovereignty and cybersecurity.
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