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Head of Germany's Sovereign Tech Agency believes that Europe must invest in OSS

9 days ago
https://english.elpais.com/technology/2025-11-30/adriana-groh-the-internet-works-thanks-to-a-shared-infrastructure-that-nobody-owns-but-that-we-must-take-care-of.html
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  • #Tech Infrastructure
  • #Open Source
  • #Digital Sovereignty
  • Adriana Groh emphasizes the importance of open-source software as the backbone of digital infrastructure, used in 70-90% of computer applications.
  • The Sovereign Tech Agency, led by Groh, focuses on maintaining and securing open-source software to ensure technological sovereignty in Europe.
  • Open-source software is maintained by volunteers and widely used by companies and governments, yet lacks consistent investment and maintenance.
  • Groh advocates for a collaborative approach involving volunteers, companies, and governments to sustain open-source ecosystems.
  • European digital sovereignty requires strategic independence in software, hardware, data, and production means, starting with foundational software.
  • Open-source software promotes security, transparency, and reusability, reducing redundant work and carbon footprint in technology development.
  • Groh suggests governments should invest in open-source rather than proprietary software to enhance public and private sector security and efficiency.
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