Finally had time to post about some of the Dutch gov's open source projects and efforts to become more digitally sovereign.

Tldr: we're heading in the right direction, but we need to work on a gov-wide strategy instead of relying on individual projects.

#digitalsovereignty #opensource #foss #ospo

https://ginaplat.com/posts/20251031-digital-sovereignty-and-gov/

Finally had time to post about some of the Dutch gov's open source projects and efforts to become more digitally sovereign.

Tldr: we're heading in the right direction, but we need to work on a gov-wide strategy instead of relying on individual projects.

#digitalsovereignty #opensource #foss #ospo

https://ginaplat.com/posts/20251031-digital-sovereignty-and-gov/

#TechWontSaveUs is celebrating 300 episodes! 🎉

This week I took over the show to discuss an issue that’s been motivating a lot of his work this year: the problem with our dependence on US tech and why we need digital sovereignty!

Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/300_we_need_to_cut_our_dependence_on_us_tech_heres_how_to_start

#tech #digitalsovereignty #techindustry #techdependence #microsoft #politics

#TechWontSaveUs is celebrating 300 episodes! 🎉

This week I took over the show to discuss an issue that’s been motivating a lot of his work this year: the problem with our dependence on US tech and why we need digital sovereignty!

Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/300_we_need_to_cut_our_dependence_on_us_tech_heres_how_to_start

#tech #digitalsovereignty #techindustry #techdependence #microsoft #politics

The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague is choosing OpenDesk, a German open source alternative to Microsoft's Office suite. 🔥

In Feb 2025 Microsoft blocked the ICC head prosecutor's email access, directly after US President Trump sanctioned the court for issueing arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister, Yoav Gallant. #digitalsovereignty #opensource #opendesk

https://www.euractiv.com/news/international-criminal-court-to-ditch-microsoft-office-for-european-open-source-alternative/

The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague is choosing OpenDesk, a German open source alternative to Microsoft's Office suite. 🔥

In Feb 2025 Microsoft blocked the ICC head prosecutor's email access, directly after US President Trump sanctioned the court for issueing arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister, Yoav Gallant. #digitalsovereignty #opensource #opendesk

https://www.euractiv.com/news/international-criminal-court-to-ditch-microsoft-office-for-european-open-source-alternative/

Handelsblatt
Bruch mit Symbolkraft: Aus Angst vor Sanktionen ersetzt der Internationale Strafgerichtshof US-Technologie mit einem Paket aus Deutschland – und könnte damit am Beginn eines Trends stehen. https://www.handelsblatt.com/technik/it-internet/software-strafgerichtshof-ersetzt-microsoft-durch-deutsche-loesung/100166382.html #digitalsovereignty #microsoft #digital

No more Microsoft Exchange. 🇩🇪German consultancy IAGO GmbH celebrates its decision to switch to Tuta Mail. 🎉

The benefit:

✅ Digital sovereignty
✅ Security
✅ GDPR-compliance

Check here what Niclas has to say about Tuta and what feature he loves most. ❤️
➡️ https://tuta.com/blog/iago-switched-from-exchange-to-tuta-mail

#Privacy #DigitalSovereignty #EmailEncryption #MadeInGermany

No more Microsoft Exchange. 🇩🇪German consultancy IAGO GmbH celebrates its decision to switch to Tuta Mail. 🎉

The benefit:

✅ Digital sovereignty
✅ Security
✅ GDPR-compliance

Check here what Niclas has to say about Tuta and what feature he loves most. ❤️
➡️ https://tuta.com/blog/iago-switched-from-exchange-to-tuta-mail

#Privacy #DigitalSovereignty #EmailEncryption #MadeInGermany

I'm at the Digital Resiliency Forum in #Madrid today to speak about EU/NL #digitalsovereignty and #opensource. 🔥

We're off to a strong start with the goodie bags 😉

@childless_cat_lady Thanks for sharing!

📱 A Linux phone what we need!

📵 Until a reliable, fully open-source solution exists, I see it as another reason to ditch the mainstream options.

A phone that respects our freedom and security would be a game-changer for productivity and peace of mind. #MobileLinux #OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #FOSS #Security
#LinuxMobile

ICYMI: Open source is Europe’s strategic advantage. 🇪🇺
Explore key findings from our World of Open Source: Europe Spotlight 2025 report. From digital sovereignty to AI innovation.
📘 Read more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/world-of-open-source-eu-2025?hsLang=en

#OpenSource #LFResearch #DigitalSovereignty

ICYMI: Open source is Europe’s strategic advantage. 🇪🇺
Explore key findings from our World of Open Source: Europe Spotlight 2025 report. From digital sovereignty to AI innovation.
📘 Read more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/world-of-open-source-eu-2025?hsLang=en

#OpenSource #LFResearch #DigitalSovereignty

So far we've heard good things from Omar from the UN, Adriana Groh from the Sovereign Tech Fund in Germany and now @AmandaBrock from OpenUK 🔥

As usual with these conferences we're all saying the same thing; open source is important for #digitalsovereignty, government needs to support and seriously fund OSS, and we need to collaborate more.