Deutschland-Stack: Open-Source Alliance Warns of "Sovereignty Washing"
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- The OSB Alliance criticizes the Deutschland-Stack project for lacking a binding commitment to open-source solutions.
- The revised draft prioritizes open-source and European sovereign providers but leaves loopholes for proprietary software.
- The OSBA warns of 'sovereignty washing,' where closed-source European software cannot be independently verified.
- Closed-source software poses risks in cases of acquisition or insolvency, threatening state infrastructure.
- The removal of a maturity model for evaluation criteria hinders informed comparisons of digital offerings.
- Existing lock-in effects and dominance by non-European hyperscalers remain unaddressed.
- The BMDS's definition of 'digital sovereignty' as merely a backup plan is insufficient, according to the OSBA.
- The IT Planning Council's definition, emphasizing interchangeability and design capability, should be the benchmark.
- Consistent implementation of the coalition agreement is crucial for the D-Stack's success and job creation in the European IT industry.