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The EU Commission has launched a consultation to develop a new Open Source strategy aimed at enhancing Europe's digital sovereignty and reducing reliance on US software. Open until February 3, the initiative seeks to bolster the Open Source ecosystem, promote its commercial viability, and encourage public sector adoption, with potential changes to EU procurement rules proposed for Q2 2025. Support from companies like Nextcloud and input from various organizations highlight the importance of funding and security in the development of European Open Source solutions.