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EU Parliament Advocates 'Open-Source First' for Tech Independence

6/5/2025

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The European Parliament's Industry Committee has embraced an "open-source first" policy, aiming to boost technological independence and innovation. This pivotal report highlights the role of Free Software in minimizing vendor reliance, though it falls short on concrete implementation steps. The Free Software Foundation Europe calls for public funding to promote transparency and collaborative software development.

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The European Parliament's Industry Committee has embraced an "open-source first" policy, aiming to boost technological independence and innovation. This pivotal report highlights the role of Free Software in minimizing vendor reliance, though it falls short on concrete implementation steps. The Free Software Foundation Europe calls for public funding to promote transparency and collaborative software development.