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This talk features Felix Reda and Nicholas Gates, who present an in-depth analysis of the political, legal, and economic feasibility of establishing a European Sovereign Tech Fund (EU-STF) aimed at supporting open source infrastructure. They discuss the transition of EU budget priorities toward digital infrastructure investment, paralleling the success of the German Sovereign Tech Agency. The session highlights the importance of mission-driven investment coordinated by the public sector in diversifying Europe's funding landscape and fostering the sustainability of the global open source community, ultimately crucial for Europe's digital future.
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