Europe stands at a crossroads. Do we continue relying on digital services that don’t reflect our values — or do we begin building something better?

The European Digital Autonomy Initiative (EDAI) is a vision I’ve been developing — a proposal to reimagine digital sovereignty rooted in European values like privacy, transparency, and inclusion.

It’s not anti-American. It’s pro-European. Let’s invent a digital Europe that belongs to us.

We need awareness, smart regulation, and real alternatives. This isn’t just about technology — it’s about identity, trust, and the future we want to share. Beyond left and right.

📌 Explore the full strategy and share your thoughts: 👉 European Digital Autonomy Initiative

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#EDAI #DigitalSovereignty #EuropeanAlternatives #TechForEurope #OpenSource #DigitalAutonomy #EuropeanValues #BuyEuropean #TechTonicShift

https://techtonicshift.vivaldi.net/2025/05/04/european-digital-sovereignty/

#BuyEuropean #DigitalAutonomy #DigitalSovereignty #EDAI #EuropeanAlternatives #EuropeanValues #OpenSource #TechForEurope #TechTonicShift

"In the unlikely event we are ever ordered by any government anywhere in the world to suspend or cease cloud operations in #Europe, we are committing that #Microsoft will promptly and vigorously contest such a measure using all legal avenues available, including by pursuing litigation in court."

https://blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/2025/04/30/european-digital-commitments/

#DigitalAutonomy #BigTech

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📡 Folge mir dort:
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therealck.com → pixelfed.social/official_therealck
planetgood.de → pixelfed.social/PlanetGood

#Fediverse #Pixelfed #DigitalAutonomy #ByeInstagram

✅ Alle Bilder erfolgreich auf Pixelfed importiert – für alle Accounts! 📡 Folge mir dort: krisu.eu → pixelfed.social/Krisu_eu therealck.com → pixelfed.social/official_therealck planetgood.de → pixelfed.social/PlanetGood #Fediverse #Pixelfed #DigitalAutonomy #ByeInstagram

If the US wants to protect its manufacturing base — fair enough. But then it's high time we in Europe protect, rebuild, and strengthen our own service economy.

#TradeBalance #BuyEuropean #EuropeanAlternatives #DigitalAutonomy

Amsterdam presenta un pla per a l'autonomia digital

https://www.binnenlandsbestuur.nl/digitaal/amsterdam-presenteert-plan-voor-digitale-autonomie

#DigitalAutonomy #BigTech

I've a huge problem with the concept of digital "sovereignty", because it evokes (and in fact push) some very reactionary political ideas.

I prefer to talk about #DigitalAutonomy or independence from Big Tech.

"Multiple countries in Europe are critically dependent on services provided by Microsoft. Querying mail-servers teaches that in some countries, over 70% of all public services rely on this American provider."

https://jurgen.gaeremyn.be/2025/03/08/european-critical-dependencies/

#DigitalAutonomy #liberationday

Europäische Alternativen in der digitalen Welt? Ja, die gibt es. #digitalSovereignty #DigitalAutonomy

via @web

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What drives us to build in open source?

🎙️ At @osxp_paris in Paris, @CollaboraOffice asked: 👉 Why do you work in open source? 👉 Why do your customers choose you?

Our Sales Director @caubin shared XWiki’s mission: empowering orgs with fully open, flexible digital collaboration platforms. 💪

Also featured: @openproject , @ionos_com , @beezim

📺Check the full video!
Let’s keep building the future we want to see! 🌍

#FOSS #DigitalAutonomy #OpenSource #XWiki #Community #Collaboration #tech #NEWS

#Opensource CMS’s allow organizations to stay in control of their digital presence and avoid the limitations and costs associated with proprietary platforms.

Learn ten reasons why you should choose an open source CMS in our blog:
https://typo3.com/blog/top-benefits-of-choosing-an-open-source-cms

#opensource #opensourcecms #digitalautonomy #dataprivacy #typo3

🎉 Just announced: XWiki's CEO & Founder, @ldubost will lead the 2025 Open Source Experience Program Committee as President!

This appointment recognizes both his personal journey and XWiki's longstanding commitment to open-source values and European digital sovereignty.

The 2025 program promises to showcase projects that maintain open-source principles while delivering tangible impact.
Read more: https://www.opensource-experience.com/en/program/program-committee/
#OpenSource #OSXP #DigitalAutonomy #FLOSS #FOSs #NEWS #Events

👁️‍🗨️ The Silent Watchers in Your Pocket #DeadSwitch #Element #Privacy #Surveillance #Encryption #Decentralized #GhostMode #SecurityFlaws #DigitalAutonomy #Tracking #Metadata #SelfHosting #EndToEndEncryption #PrivacyTools #CommunicationTools #CyberSecurity #PrivacyBetrayal #DigitalFootprint #DigitalResistance #TheSwitchIsComing

http://tomsitcafe.com/2025/04/01/%f0%9f%91%81%ef%b8%8f%f0%9f%97%a8%ef%b8%8f-the-silent-watchers-in-your-pocket/

@lfeurope

The Linux Foundation Announces the Launch of #NeoNephos to Advance Digital Autonomy in Europe

https://neonephos.org/2025/03/31/the-linux-foundation-announces-the-launch-of-neonephos-to-advance-digital-autonomy-in-europe/

They are not talking about #digitalsouvereignty any more but about #DigitalAutonomy which is stronger.

Signs of #foss communities splitting up. You can doubt if #SAP or #deutschetelekom are German companies, but there seems to be a lot of movement behind the scenes.

Open letter to the Utrecht University Executive Board: Calling for a transformation to digital autonomy.

We, the undersigned, express our concern about Utrecht University’s increasing reliance on services from Big Tech companies (particularly Microsoft, Google, Amazon) for our research, teaching and administrative activities. https://www.uu.nl/en/opinion/open-letter-to-the-executive-university-board-calling-for-a-transformation-to-digital-autonomy

#HigherEd #BigTech #DigitalAutonomy

@Teknovis @triploidtree Hey up! Yes, came here to mention @UL and @DIAS_Dublin (While UL use alt text now 👏🏼 it seems DIAS don't which is a real pity. Unfortunately, @diasdunsink hasn't posted for a couple of years or so, too, alas.)

But yeah, it's great news about an institution leaving twtr. Everyone else needs to follow, and get there faster. Having their own instance is definitely the way for the HEI sector, and for the wider public sector, imo.

#MastoDaoine #DigitalAutonomy

🔍 We're gathering real-world insights to better understand the challenges organizations face when trying to move away from big tech platforms.

💡Your input will directly shape the solutions we build! 🛠️

#TechAlternatives #DigitalAutonomy #EthicalTech #DataPrivacy

Data Privacy is Not a Luxury, It’s a Right #DataPrivacy #CyberSecurity #DigitalRights #OnlineSecurity #PrivacyIsARight #Surveillance #DataProtection #DigitalAutonomy #Freedom #CyberGhost #DeadSwitch

http://tomsitcafe.com/2025/03/28/%f0%9f%91%81%ef%b8%8f-data-privacy-is-not-a-luxury-its-a-right/

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#email #DigitalAutonomy #GoEuropean

I just published an article about AI and accessibility. 🧵 #AIAccessibility #DigitalInclusion #AccessibleTech #TechEquity #DigitalAutonomy #AIGap #HumanCenteredAI #AI #technology #digital