European Union: European Commission closes consultation in inquiry on European Open Digital Ecosystem Strategy

On 3 February 2026, the European Commission closes a consultation in its inquiry on setting out a new European Open Digital Ecosystem Strategy. The Strategy aims to establish a strategic approach to the EU open source sector addressing its contribution to technological sovereignty, security and competitiveness, and aiming to strengthen the use, development, and reuse of open digital assets. The Strategy also seeks to ensure that the EU is not dependent on external actors and non-transparent technologies in relation to essential digital capabilities, such as cybersecurity. To this end, the consultation asks for evidence on the strengths and weaknesses of the EU open source sector, its added value to both public and private sectors, possible EU measures to support the sector, key technologies to prioritise, and input on which sectors would see increased competitiveness and cyber resilience from open source use.