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Free Software Foundation Europe filed 7 positions between 4 Mar 2019 and 18 Feb 2026, across 7 of the 665 legislative files tracked here, attaching a full position paper 4 times.
Revision of EU rules on public procurement Call for evidence Statement Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE) WHAT IS FREE SOFTWARE? The core principles of Free Software (also known as Open Source) are easy to explain: it refers to software that grants everyone the right to use, study, share, and improve the programme for any purpose.
Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)
Free Software Foundation Europe’s feedback on the proposed “Digital Networks Act” February 2026 TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary.............................................................................................2 The FSFE calls for strong and consistent protection of Router Freedom..............3 Fragmented regulatory framework..................................................................4 European…
Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)
The main objectives of this regulation are to reduce the negative life cycle environmental impacts of products and improve the functioning of the internal market. The Free Software Foundation Europe supports that goal and wants to highlight specific necessary regulations to reduce the negative life cycle environmental impacts of electronic products in particular: As outlined in Articel 5.1, ecodesign requirements…
The Free Software Foundation Europe is a charity that empowers users to control technology. For a more sustainable consumption of good, promoting repair and reuse we developed the following policy recommendation: • End-users should have the right to freely choose operating systems and software running on their devices; • End-users should have the right to freely choose between service providers to connect their…
The Free Software Foundation Europe is a charity that empowers users to control technology. Software is deeply involved in all aspects of our lives, and it is important that this technology empowers rather than restricts us. Free Software (also known as Open Source) gives everybody the rights to use, understand, adapt, and share software.
The Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE) would like to thank the European Commission for asking for public feedback. Since 2011, the FSFE has been working to protect and enhance freedoms of technology users in Europe. Therefore, we are pleased to provide our expertise for the matter of Article 3(3)(i).
To ensure the interoperability of public services in the EU it is key to strengthen open standards and Free Software. Citizens demand more and more open, efficient, borderless, interoperable solutions. Also they ask for user-friendly, personalized solutions being trustworthy, (E2EE) secure and respecting fundamental rights, like the right to privacy.
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