The reality of European #DigitalSovereignty

(...) Governments themselves are huge cloud customers and could create a healthy market simply by (...) running tenders that European suppliers could win. “Right now, anyone who is not Microsoft has a very hard time getting government business, which is not helpful,” added Hubert.

European solutions are basically excluded from competition in Europe. And as long as that is not addressed, big tech will continue to dominate.

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366626105/Dutch-cloud-pioneers-face-the-hard-limits-of-digital-sovereignty

Ohhh. I missed this so far.

I think this makes sense: browsers are one of the most fundamental digital public goods at this point. (Right after a mobile OS.)

I'd have preferred if they had picked #Firefox or #Verso, but hey, poking #Google gets my vote too 🙂

(Is #Ecosia the best host? Probably not; I'd see this as a @sovtechfund
@nlnet et al project.)

https://www.reuters.com/business/germanys-ecosia-proposes-stewardship-run-google-chrome-2025-08-21/

#DigitalSovereignty#OpenSource#Chrome

Western leaders have appeased Donald Trump since he returned to power, only to be hit with new demands after every concession.

On Tuesday, Trump declared economic war on countries that regulate its tech companies. It’s time for the world to break from the US and aggressively target Silicon Valley.

https://www.disconnect.blog/p/world-leaders-must-stop-appeasing

#tech #donaldtrump #digitalsovereignty #regulation#eutech#cdntech #cdnpoli #eupol

Symposium: Opportunities, risks, and #AcademicFreedom in the age of #BigTech & #AI

🔗https://www.rug.nl/library/calendar/250925-academia-at-the-digital-crossroads
📍 Groningen, NL
🗓️ 25 September

Opening:
@universityofgroningen Rector Jacquelien Scherpen

Lectures:
Tamar Sharon & Juliette Schaafsma

Panel with:
Michiel Kolman (Elsevier)
@FleurZeldenrust (Young Academy NL)
David Cheruiyot ( @YAGroningen)
Nolda Tipping-Griffioen ( @CIT_RUG)
Marijke Folgering ( @Bibliothecaris)
Host: Titus Stahl ( @tstahl)

#OpenScience#DigitalSovereignty

Symposium: Opportunities, risks, and #AcademicFreedom in the age of #BigTech & #AI

🔗https://www.rug.nl/library/calendar/250925-academia-at-the-digital-crossroads
📍 Groningen, NL
🗓️ 25 September

Opening:
@universityofgroningen Rector Jacquelien Scherpen

Lectures:
Tamar Sharon & Juliette Schaafsma

Panel with:
Michiel Kolman (Elsevier)
@FleurZeldenrust (Young Academy NL)
David Cheruiyot ( @YAGroningen)
Nolda Tipping-Griffioen ( @CIT_RUG)
Marijke Folgering ( @Bibliothecaris)
Host: Titus Stahl ( @tstahl)

#OpenScience#DigitalSovereignty

The reality of European #DigitalSovereignty

(...) Governments themselves are huge cloud customers and could create a healthy market simply by (...) running tenders that European suppliers could win. “Right now, anyone who is not Microsoft has a very hard time getting government business, which is not helpful,” added Hubert.

European solutions are basically excluded from competition in Europe. And as long as that is not addressed, big tech will continue to dominate.

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366626105/Dutch-cloud-pioneers-face-the-hard-limits-of-digital-sovereignty

Ohhh. I missed this so far.

I think this makes sense: browsers are one of the most fundamental digital public goods at this point. (Right after a mobile OS.)

I'd have preferred if they had picked #Firefox or #Verso, but hey, poking #Google gets my vote too 🙂

(Is #Ecosia the best host? Probably not; I'd see this as a @sovtechfund
@nlnet et al project.)

https://www.reuters.com/business/germanys-ecosia-proposes-stewardship-run-google-chrome-2025-08-21/

#DigitalSovereignty#OpenSource#Chrome

If those realise and include #Windows11, #EU_OS could be an alternative to ensure business continuity.

Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-administration-weighs-sanctions-officials-implementing-eu-tech-law-sources-2025-08-25/

@EC_DIGIT

#endof10#DigitalSovereignty

Taking Back Control: My Journey into Self-Hosting with Raspberry Pi
I am using Raspberry Pi 4 and 5 to self-host my blog, social media, and cloud storage. Here is why digital sovereignty matters, and how you can start your own self-hosti
https://beitmenotyou.online/taking-back-control-my-journey-into-self-hosting-with-raspberry-pi/
#SelfHosting #ActivityPub #Blogging #Cloudflare #Decentralisation #DigitalSovereignty #Docker #Nextcloud #RaspberryPi #SelfHosting #Web3 #WordPress

Taking Back Control: My Journey into Self-Hosting with Raspberry Pi
I am using Raspberry Pi 4 and 5 to self-host my blog, social media, and cloud storage. Here is why digital sovereignty matters, and how you can start your own self-hosti
https://beitmenotyou.online/taking-back-control-my-journey-into-self-hosting-with-raspberry-pi/
#SelfHosting #ActivityPub #Blogging #Cloudflare #Decentralisation #DigitalSovereignty #Docker #Nextcloud #RaspberryPi #SelfHosting #Web3 #WordPress

For years, countries accepted their dependence on US tech companies. That needs to change.

On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke with Cecilia Rikap to discuss why it’s so important for governments to champion digital sovereignty that puts people first.

Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/290_why_countries_must_fight_for_digital_sovereignty_w_cecilia_rikap

#tech #digitalsovereignty #politics #cloud#eutech #donaldtrump

For years, countries accepted their dependence on US tech companies. That needs to change.

On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke with Cecilia Rikap to discuss why it’s so important for governments to champion digital sovereignty that puts people first.

Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/290_why_countries_must_fight_for_digital_sovereignty_w_cecilia_rikap

#tech #digitalsovereignty #politics #cloud#eutech #donaldtrump

🏛️ European alternatives to popular SaaS

Big Tech lock‑in isn’t the only option. Our March roundup highlights tools you can host and control yourself, from CryptPad and XWiki to OpenProject, Nextcloud Office, Penpot, and more.

Find out how Europe is building a truly sovereign digital stack: https://xwiki.com/en/Blog/european-alternatives-to-popular-saas/

#OpenSource#DigitalSovereignty#XWiki#ThrowbackThursday

🏛️ European alternatives to popular SaaS

Big Tech lock‑in isn’t the only option. Our March roundup highlights tools you can host and control yourself, from CryptPad and XWiki to OpenProject, Nextcloud Office, Penpot, and more.

Find out how Europe is building a truly sovereign digital stack: https://xwiki.com/en/Blog/european-alternatives-to-popular-saas/

#OpenSource#DigitalSovereignty#XWiki#ThrowbackThursday

Last call for our job position on #DigitalSovereignty and the cloud.

Deadline for applications: August 20th.

More info at: https://www.isoc.ch/isoc-ch-is-hiring-application-process-is-open/

cc @NGIZero

Last call for our job position on #DigitalSovereignty and the cloud.

Deadline for applications: August 20th.

More info at: https://www.isoc.ch/isoc-ch-is-hiring-application-process-is-open/

cc @NGIZero

My friends at @nextcloud have launched a Digital Sovereignty Index. While not perfect, it gives a fascinating insight into which countries self-host and thus control their digital destiny.
#opensource #digitalsovereignty
https://dsi.nextcloud.com/

How do you convince a government to invest in open digital infrastructure maintenance like it funds roads & bridges? In conversation at @OpenForumEurope's Capital Series Poland (Warsaw, June 2025), Adriana Groh shares how and why Germany created the #SovereignTechAgency—and joins Astor Nummelin Carlberg to make the case for an EU-wide effort to secure and sustain the open source software societies depend on.
📺 Watch here: https://youtu.be/rgCCDEjrPo0
#OpenSource#DigitalSovereignty#Maintenance

My friends at @nextcloud have launched a Digital Sovereignty Index. While not perfect, it gives a fascinating insight into which countries self-host and thus control their digital destiny.
#opensource #digitalsovereignty
https://dsi.nextcloud.com/

How do you convince a government to invest in open digital infrastructure maintenance like it funds roads & bridges? In conversation at @OpenForumEurope's Capital Series Poland (Warsaw, June 2025), Adriana Groh shares how and why Germany created the #SovereignTechAgency—and joins Astor Nummelin Carlberg to make the case for an EU-wide effort to secure and sustain the open source software societies depend on.
📺 Watch here: https://youtu.be/rgCCDEjrPo0
#OpenSource#DigitalSovereignty#Maintenance