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06 Oct 2026
Jabber⧸XMPP: 25 Years of Digital Independence: A talk argues that open-source software does not guarantee digital sovereignty, emphasizing the need for federation and open standards like XMPP to protect against shutdowns and sanctions. (via @guusdk@toot.igniterealtime.org)
Proposal for small, modular, underground data centers to address sprawl and enhance digital sovereignty: An article explores the concept of small modular data centers located underground as a solution to data center sprawl and a step toward digital sovereignty through sustainable and open standards. (via @Ric@mastodon.squarecows.com)
Sovranità digitale in Europa: perché la Bulgaria può diventare una base strategica – Alias Group: An article examines Bulgaria's strengths, gaps, and opportunities to serve as a strategic hub for Europe's digital future, including digital sovereignty and AI. (via @aliasgroup@mastodon.social)
03 Oct 2026
Workshop on AI governance and democratic control, focusing on European digital sovereignty and collective governance beyond capitalist and nationalist frames.: A call for applications for a workshop exploring how digitized societies can be governed collectively, addressing power dynamics in AI and digital infrastructure. (via @Weizenbaum_Institut@social.bund.de)
Swiss conference explores technological sovereignty by moving emergency systems from AWS to open-source alternatives.: A BaselOne conference discusses the feasibility and trade-offs of replacing AWS-managed services with sovereign open-source infrastructure for home emergency systems. (via @BaselOne@mastodon.social)
Oxford lets OpenAI train its AI models on Bodleian Library: University staff highlight risks of partnering with OpenAI, emphasizing the need for sovereign agreements governing AI training on cultural data. (via @HxxxKxxx@det.social)
30 Sep 2026
Netherlands to pull plug on Microsoft | Steve Woods: Blog post argues the Netherlands is moving away from Microsoft due to US sanctions and sovereignty concerns, detailing the transition to open-source alternatives. (via @wood5y@mastodonapp.uk)
Airbus Leaves AWS: A Sovereignty Playbook - AltLibre: Analysis details Airbus's decision to shift core systems to a European cloud provider, highlighting legal and technical criteria in its sovereignty strategy. (via @adrianhollister@infosec.exchange)
27 Sep 2026
“Someone will control your systems and your digital future — make sure that someone is you”: A cybersecurity expert warns that US multinationals' control of 85% of the digital storage market poses a serious risk to digital sovereignty, urging European stakeholders to take action. (via @kdkorte@fosstodon.org)
Do You Know Where Your Copilot Comes From?: An article highlights GDPR compliance risks posed by Microsoft Copilot's opaque data flows and multiple AI vendor dependencies, raising concerns about digital sovereignty and accountability. (via @alan@lighthouse.co.im)
24 Sep 2026
Sovereignty as a Strategy, Not a Cost | AltLibre - AltLibre: The article argues that procurement frameworks like the EU's sovereign cloud initiative are creating a market for European digital sovereignty, with real-world examples like Mistral's funding and Italy's national cloud. (via @adrianhollister@infosec.exchange)
21 Sep 2026
Identity: Digital Sovereignty's Hardest Problem - AltLibre: Analysis of how reliance on American identity providers undermines European digital sovereignty, even when using European cloud infrastructure. (via @adrianhollister@infosec.exchange)
Openbrief aan de Tweede Kamer en het kabinet;bescherming tegen sanctiedruk – Pagina 2 – Eerlijk Digitaal Onderwijs: An open letter to the Dutch parliament urges prioritizing independent European digital infrastructure and diplomatic action against sanctions pressure. (via @janvlug@mastodon.social)
18 Sep 2026
Dutch universities explore strategies to overcome cloud provider dependency: An open-access article outlines three strategies for Dutch universities to reduce reliance on cloud providers, emphasizing regulatory compliance, strategic exit plans and value-aligned infrastructure. (via @oj_gstrein@someone.elses.computer)
Danish commentary on KIDS act undermining EU digital sovereignty goals: A Danish commentator argues that the proposed KIDS act would undermine the EU’s Digital Markets Act and broader open source strategy aimed at enhancing digital sovereignty. (via @cryptohagen@social.data.coop)
15 Sep 2026
Analysis of Europe's shift away from US-based scholarly infrastructure amid digital sovereignty concerns: The article examines how Europe is moving away from US-dominated scholarly infrastructure, highlighting Denmark’s phase-out of Microsoft and France’s 2027 deadline as part of broader digital sovereignty efforts. (via @remixtures@tldr.nettime.org)
12 Sep 2026
Digital Sovereignty: What It Is, What It Could Be: The EFF argues that digital sovereignty should prioritize user autonomy and resilience rather than creating new dependencies, advocating for government support of open-source tools and interoperable systems. (via @remixtures@tldr.nettime.org)
Digital Sovereignty Against The Illusion of Permanence in the Cloud: The article argues that digital sovereignty is essential for continuity, as legal orders can cut off cloud services overnight, making vendor lock-in a critical risk. (via @kdkorte@fosstodon.org)
09 Sep 2026
We Need Public Ownership of AI Infrastructure: The author argues that governments should own or co-own AI infrastructure to gain control over compute resources, complementing regulation and taxation in achieving digital sovereignty. (via @marcpuricelli)
Beyond ERP: Odoo Against SAP and Dynamics - AltLibre: The piece evaluates Odoo, a Belgian open-source ERP suite, against SAP and Microsoft Dynamics 365, highlighting cost, speed, and jurisdiction advantages for European digital autonomy. (via @adrianhollister@infosec.exchange)
06 Sep 2026
Kommentar zum Microsoft-Ausfall: Jetzt zahlen wir den Preis der Bequemlichkeit: Oliver Diedrich argues in Heise that the Microsoft Exchange Online outage highlights the dangers of IT monocultures and the importance of digital sovereignty. (via @simsus@social.tchncs.de)
Federal government launches digital transformation agency to modernize federal services | CBC News: A developer explains switching to Actalis, an Italian eIDAS-qualified trust service provider, to improve digital autonomy and sovereignty in software development. (via @kdkorte@fosstodon.org)
What a Credible European AI Layer Would Take - AltLibre: AltLibre argues that Europe’s AI gigafactory tenders must prioritize contractable compute, open weights, and European control to ensure digital sovereignty. (via @adrianhollister@infosec.exchange)
Google and Apple Now Call Lake Ontario "Lake America" | PixelUnion - Free your photos from American tech platforms: PixelUnion argues that Google and Apple’s rapid compliance with a US executive order to rename Lake Ontario exposes Europe’s vulnerability to Big Tech dependence. (via @pixelunion@mastodon.social)
03 Sep 2026
Di App IO, EUDIwallet, Autistici, Corte di giustizia e sovranità digitale – Quinta’s weblog: The post argues that US sanctions against Italian tech collective Autistici/Inventati and reliance on Google Play Integrity for national apps like IO and EUDIWallet undermine Italy's digital sovereignty. (via @d4nyl0@mastodon.uno)
31 Aug 2026
Europe needs to fight back against US software dominance – and now is the time | The-14: An opinion piece argues Europe must act now to reduce reliance on US software and platforms, emphasizing the need for digital sovereignty and building competitive European alternatives across key tech sectors. (via @The14)
GNU Taler vs. Digital Euro: A Question of Privacy: A blog post argues that the European Central Bank's Digital Euro risks defaulting to total transaction observation, proposing GNU Taler as a privacy-preserving alternative. (via @gelbphoenix@social.gelbphoenix.de)
W Social is a textbook case for everything wrong with digital sovereignty: An opinion piece analyzes W Social as a case study of misguided efforts in European digital sovereignty, highlighting its shortcomings and contradictions. (via @remixtures@tldr.nettime.org)
28 Aug 2026
Why ODF is the only document format compatible with digital sovereignty - TDF Community Blog: A blog post argues that document formats like ODF are essential for digital sovereignty, citing Germany’s Deutschland-Stack and EU mandates, while noting global adoption beyond Europe. (via @remixtures@tldr.nettime.org)
Time: The cornerstone of digital sovereignty and independence | APNIC Blog: A guest post argues that resilient, traceable time sources are essential for digital sovereignty across telecommunications, finance and AI systems. (via @beoz@det.social)
25 Aug 2026
Security Check: The article argues that rogue AI agents pose legal risks and challenge digital sovereignty, requiring cross-border governance frameworks. (via @kdkorte@fosstodon.org)
Governance and accountability in AI decision-making for public sector: The piece highlights the lack of transparency in AI-driven public sector decisions and the need for governance frameworks. (via @ploneconf@plone.social)
Public Money, Public Code: The article advocates for making software funded by taxpayers available as free software to enhance transparency and innovation. (via @fsfe@mastodon.social)
22 Aug 2026
Red Hat tells government sovereign AI is control, not geography: The article argues that sovereign AI for governments means the ability to operate, inspect and repair systems independently of vendor restrictions, framing sovereignty as control rather than geographic ownership. (via @kdkorte@fosstodon.org)
19 Aug 2026
Big Tech's chokehold on digital infrastructure and its implications for European digital sovereignty: A commentary on how Big Tech exerts control over digital infrastructure, framing it as a 'digital chokehold' and discussing its broader implications for digital sovereignty. (via @kdkorte@fosstodon.org)
16 Aug 2026
Bayerns 360-Millionen-Rechnung: Jetzt muss das Bundeskartellamt endlich ran!: A commentary argues that Bavaria's 360 million euro annual spending on Microsoft licenses highlights Germany's digital dependence and urges the Bundeskartellamt to intervene against anti-competitive practices. (via @simsus@social.tchncs.de)
Digitale Souveränität: Mit Open Source und Standards realisieren: An analysis explains how digital sovereignty can move from abstract concept to concrete implementation through open standards and certification processes. (via @simsus@social.tchncs.de)
Why AI Makes It Imperative to Ban Proprietary Software from Classrooms: An essay makes the case for banning proprietary software in schools to protect student data, privacy and accountability amid AI adoption. (via @kdkorte@fosstodon.org)
Europe's digital sovereignty strategy should prioritize federated ecosystems over a European hyperscaler: A commentary argues that Europe’s digital sovereignty should focus on open standards, federation and interoperability rather than building a European Google. (via @soverin@mstdn.social)
13 Aug 2026
Policy analysis time: the Public Procurement Regulation leak: A policy analysis examines the Public Procurement Regulation proposal, highlighting the absence of explicit open-source requirements and its implications for digital sovereignty. (via @sraible@eupolicy.social)
07 Aug 2026
German-language blog post on recognizing and choosing sovereign cloud providers: A blog post explains how cloud choices affect data control and outlines criteria for identifying sovereign cloud providers, emphasizing European digital sovereignty. (via @mailbox_org@social.mailbox.org)
Home -: LibrePlan announces its support for the Finish the Job declaration, highlighting values like open markets, interoperability, fair competition, and digital sovereignty. (via @LibrePlan@fosstodon.org)
Article on avoiding vendor lock-in through open source and open standards for digital sovereignty: The piece argues that open source and open standards help identify dependencies early and make digital infrastructure more manageable, supporting digital sovereignty. (via @OpenCloud@social.opencloud.eu)
04 Aug 2026
Podcast discussing Europe's potential 'Airbus for AI' to compete in frontier AI: Podcast episode exploring whether Europe can still compete in frontier AI and proposing a multinational 'Airbus for AI' approach to pool resources. (via @SCZoomers@mstdn.ca)
01 Aug 2026
Leave big tech behind! How to replace Amazon, Google, X, Meta, Apple – and more: The article argues for replacing dominant U.S. tech platforms with ethical, often European alternatives to regain digital sovereignty, highlighting the monopolistic control of big tech. (via @RuMcKay@mastodon.social)
Embedding digital sovereignty requirements in public procurement processes: The article explains how public authorities can embed digital sovereignty into procurement by requiring open-source specifications and standards. (via @OpenCloud@social.opencloud.eu)
29 Jul 2026
Digital sovereignty is real in Europe. The UK? Not so much: The article argues that Europe is advancing digital sovereignty while the UK remains overly dependent on US tech, citing open source adoption and geopolitical risks. (via @wood5y@mastodonapp.uk)
AI sovereignty through diversification: The article argues that diversifying AI suppliers can enhance sovereignty, but warns against relying on suppliers from the same political bloc. (via @kdkorte@fosstodon.org)
France's use of Matrix protocol in state messenger Tchap as a model for digital sovereignty: France's adoption of the Matrix protocol for its state messenger Tchap is presented as a model for building digital sovereignty through open, decentralized communication. (via @jonas@violoncello.ch)
26 Jul 2026
Digitale Souveränität: KMU sehen mehr Chancen als Risiken - Das Netz ist politisch: A Swiss study reveals that SMEs increasingly view digital sovereignty not as a cost factor but as a chance to strengthen the country's IT and economic position, while outlining necessary steps for progress. (via @marcel@waldvogel.family)
Pluralistic: Trump’s America can’t even win a rigged game (22 Jul 2026) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow: Cory Doctorow's analysis highlights how US control over critical digital infrastructure can be weaponized, underscoring the need for European digital autonomy. (via @gecos_analytics@toot.community)
23 Jul 2026
Pluralistic: Trump’s America can’t even win a rigged game (22 Jul 2026) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow: The article argues that countries should wait for the AI bubble to burst, then acquire assets at low cost to build domestic digital infrastructure, emphasizing the need for data centers and open-source models to achieve digital sovereignty. (via @remixtures@tldr.nettime.org)
The Importance Of Choosing Transparent IT Solutions: The article argues that transparent, open-source IT solutions are essential for Europe to regain control and self-determination amid rising nationalism and AI hype. (via @kdkorte@fosstodon.org)
Europe 2031 is a bet, not a forecast: The piece critiques a widely cited policy scenario, arguing it makes unrealistic assumptions and risks trading sovereignty for access to frontier AI models. (via @rriemann@chaos.social)
The Guardrail Asymmetry: The article argues that digital sovereignty in AI requires having models under one's own control to respond to incidents, rather than relying on hosted solutions with restrictive guardrails. (via @alan@lighthouse.co.im)
hamish campbell (@hamishcampbell@mastodon.social): The article argues that true digital sovereignty for Europe comes from building digital commons that are open and community-owned, rather than relying on institutional or proprietary solutions. (via @nelfan@gotosocial.social)
Critique of EU's approach to digital sovereignty through European ownership alone: The article critiques the EU's focus on European ownership as a proxy for digital sovereignty, arguing that proprietary, venture-capital-backed platforms replicate the same power structures under a European flag. (via @info@hamishcampbell.com)
Airbus takes flight from AWS. What happens next is critical: The article discusses Airbus's decision to leave AWS and the critical importance of this move for Europe's digital autonomy and control over its data infrastructure. (via @captainblack@hachyderm.io)
Call for EU-level prohibition of proprietary services to enhance digital sovereignty: The article argues that requiring proprietary services from foreign commercial entities should be forbidden at the European level to strengthen digital sovereignty. (via @larsmb@mastodon.online)
20 Jul 2026
Fix AI Mode or get Google out of classrooms, advocates say: The article discusses advocacy for schools to stop using Google's AI Search tools, arguing for alternatives that are controlled by educational institutions to avoid dependence on corporate surveillance. It frames the issue within digital sovereignty and education. (via @kdkorte@fosstodon.org)
Re: Praying to St Jude: counselling the re-Googlers: The blog post shares personal experiences and advice on moving away from Google's ecosystem, emphasizing digital sovereignty, privacy, and the use of open-source alternatives like LineageOS. (via @rl_dane@polymaths.social)
19 Jul 2026
European AI alternatives, sovereignty layers, and identifying European wrappers: An analysis discusses European AI alternatives, sovereignty layers, and how to distinguish genuine European solutions from wrappers, emphasizing digital autonomy. (via @vsx@infosec.exchange)
Europe Chose Differently: A blog post details Europe's vendor lock-in costs and the launch of EuroCommons to build migration roadmaps out of foreign dependency. (via @leogaggl@social.coop)
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