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**Author:** [@root](https://forum.eolevent.eu/u/root)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [24 August 2026 14:34 UTC](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/eole-2026-online-kick-off-workshop-what-comes-next/96 "2026-08-24T14:34:41Z")
Hi everyone, and welcome to the EOLE 2026 space! This year’s edition is dedicated to open source and sovereignty from a legal perspective, with a deliberate stance: “Sovereignty is not a compliance issue.” Free Software… --- ## [From control to capacity to govern: addressing open source's own weaknesses](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/from-control-to-capacity-to-govern-addressing-open-sources-own-weaknesses/105)
**Author:** [@root](https://forum.eolevent.eu/u/root)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 August 2026 14:34 UTC](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/from-control-to-capacity-to-govern-addressing-open-sources-own-weaknesses/105 "2026-08-24T14:34:27Z")
One of six themes that emerged from the EOLE 2026 online kick-off workshop (25 June). Background: see the kick-off topic. Why it matters for sovereignty. Much of the sovereignty discussion is not about control but about… --- ## [Open source in the AI age: open weights vs open source AI, training data, and the community](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/open-source-in-the-ai-age-open-weights-vs-open-source-ai-training-data-and-the-community/104)
**Author:** [@root](https://forum.eolevent.eu/u/root)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 August 2026 14:34 UTC](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/open-source-in-the-ai-age-open-weights-vs-open-source-ai-training-data-and-the-community/104 "2026-08-24T14:34:27Z")
One of six themes that emerged from the EOLE 2026 online kick-off workshop (25 June). Background: see the kick-off topic. Why it matters for sovereignty. AI was called the elephant in the room: most systems will soon em… --- ## [Sovereign by design vs the global commons: nationality, lock-in and export control](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/sovereign-by-design-vs-the-global-commons-nationality-lock-in-and-export-control/103)
**Author:** [@root](https://forum.eolevent.eu/u/root)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 August 2026 14:34 UTC](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/sovereign-by-design-vs-the-global-commons-nationality-lock-in-and-export-control/103 "2026-08-24T14:34:26Z")
One of six themes that emerged from the EOLE 2026 online kick-off workshop (25 June). Background: see the kick-off topic. Why it matters for sovereignty. The push to make everything “French / Italian / German”, or EU-le… --- ## [The cultural problem: mindsets, procurement and the people who say "no" in public administration](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/the-cultural-problem-mindsets-procurement-and-the-people-who-say-no-in-public-administration/102)
**Author:** [@root](https://forum.eolevent.eu/u/root)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 August 2026 14:33 UTC](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/the-cultural-problem-mindsets-procurement-and-the-people-who-say-no-in-public-administration/102 "2026-08-24T14:33:51Z")
One of six themes that emerged from the EOLE 2026 online kick-off workshop (25 June). Background: see the kick-off topic. Why it matters for sovereignty. A strong claim made at the workshop: the main obstacle to open so… --- ## [Funding sovereignty: public money / public code, mutualisation and virtuous public-private models](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/funding-sovereignty-public-money-public-code-mutualisation-and-virtuous-public-private-models/101)
**Author:** [@root](https://forum.eolevent.eu/u/root)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 August 2026 14:33 UTC](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/funding-sovereignty-public-money-public-code-mutualisation-and-virtuous-public-private-models/101 "2026-08-24T14:33:51Z")
One of six themes that emerged from the EOLE 2026 online kick-off workshop (25 June). Background: see the kick-off topic. Why it matters for sovereignty. Sovereignty money is flowing, but “if money for sovereignty means… --- ## [What does, and should, "open source" mean in EU law (CRA, AI Act, Data Act, tenders)?](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/what-does-and-should-open-source-mean-in-eu-law-cra-ai-act-data-act-tenders/100)
**Author:** [@root](https://forum.eolevent.eu/u/root)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 August 2026 14:33 UTC](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/what-does-and-should-open-source-mean-in-eu-law-cra-ai-act-data-act-tenders/100 "2026-08-24T14:33:31Z")
One of six themes that emerged from the EOLE 2026 online kick-off workshop (25 June). Background and stance of the cycle: see the kick-off topic. Why it matters for sovereignty. Regulation is fast becoming the place whe… --- ## [EOLE 2024 synthesis: Open Science & Open Source](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/eole-2024-synthesis-open-science-open-source/99)
**Author:** [@root](https://forum.eolevent.eu/u/root)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 June 2026 09:18 UTC](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/eole-2024-synthesis-open-science-open-source/99 "2026-06-22T09:18:03Z")
Summary of the Open Science session at EOLE 2024, part of Navigating the New EU Regulatory Landscape in Open Source. Context. The EU and many research organisations increasingly push for Open Science in publicly funded … --- ## [EOLE 2024 synthesis: AI Act & Open Source](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/eole-2024-synthesis-ai-act-open-source/98)
**Author:** [@root](https://forum.eolevent.eu/u/root)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 June 2026 09:13 UTC](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/eole-2024-synthesis-ai-act-open-source/98 "2026-06-22T09:13:12Z")
Summary of the AI Act session at EOLE 2024, part of Navigating the New EU Regulatory Landscape in Open Source. Context. The AI Act provides exceptions for “free and open-source” AI, but the meaning of a “free and open-s… --- ## [EOLE 2024 synthesis: Cyber Resilience Act & Open Source](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/eole-2024-synthesis-cyber-resilience-act-open-source/97)
**Author:** [@root](https://forum.eolevent.eu/u/root)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 June 2026 09:09 UTC](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/eole-2024-synthesis-cyber-resilience-act-open-source/97 "2026-06-22T09:09:50Z")
Summary of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) session at EOLE 2024, part of Navigating the New EU Regulatory Landscape in Open Source. Context. The EU’s cybersecurity approach evolved from the NIS Directive (2016) and the C… --- ## [Our reading recommendations on the NIS](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/our-reading-recommendations-on-the-nis/93)
**Author:** [@clascombes](https://forum.eolevent.eu/u/clascombes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 August 2024 13:44 UTC](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/our-reading-recommendations-on-the-nis/93 "2024-08-29T13:44:41Z")
The NSI1 and NSI2 have relevant implications for Open Source security practices. These directives require stringent security measures and incident reporting, which can enhance the resilience and reliability of Open Sourc… --- ## [Our reading recommendations on Product Liability Directive](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/our-reading-recommendations-on-product-liability-directive/92)
**Author:** [@clascombes](https://forum.eolevent.eu/u/clascombes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 August 2024 13:43 UTC](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/our-reading-recommendations-on-product-liability-directive/92 "2024-08-29T13:43:21Z")
The proposed Product Liability Directive analyse potential liabilities for Open Source developers and how this directive could change the landscape of Open Source software usage and development. The proposed Product Lia… --- ## [Our reading recommendations on the CRA](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/our-reading-recommendations-on-the-cra/91)
**Author:** [@clascombes](https://forum.eolevent.eu/u/clascombes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 August 2024 13:41 UTC](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/our-reading-recommendations-on-the-cra/91 "2024-08-29T13:41:18Z")
The Cyber Resilience Act: Discuss the act’s requirements for security practices in software development and its implications for Open Source project security and SBOM generation. The CRA determine stringent security pra… --- ## [Our reading recommendations](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/our-reading-recommendations/90)
**Author:** [@clascombes](https://forum.eolevent.eu/u/clascombes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 August 2024 13:37 UTC](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/our-reading-recommendations/90 "2024-08-29T13:37:55Z")
The AI Act’s emphasis on algorithmic transparency and accountability is set to significantly impact Open Source software development in AI. Developers will need to ensure that their code is not only accessible but also u… --- ## [Plenary session](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/plenary-session/68)
**Author:** [@clascombes](https://forum.eolevent.eu/u/clascombes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 November 2023 10:16 UTC](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/plenary-session/68 "2023-11-27T10:16:45Z")
Plenary session of EOLE 2023 To conclude the 14th edition of EOLE, we decided ton organize an in-person event. As a reminder, this year we focused on the contribution of open and shared approaches to Open Source complian… --- ## [Legal commons (tools & practicies) for Open Source compliance](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/legal-commons-tools-practicies-for-open-source-compliance/46)
**Author:** [@clascombes](https://forum.eolevent.eu/u/clascombes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [12 September 2023 14:03 UTC](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/legal-commons-tools-practicies-for-open-source-compliance/46 "2023-09-12T14:03:49Z")
The main objective of this discussion is to gather and share project ideas from lawyers. Here are some examples that had been mentioned during the workshop, feel free to complete this list by adding your ideas : Hermin… --- ## [Stimulate establishment of good practices in research to help researchers with Open Source compliance](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/stimulate-establishment-of-good-practices-in-research-to-help-researchers-with-open-source-compliance/53)
**Author:** [@clascombes](https://forum.eolevent.eu/u/clascombes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 August 2023 09:21 UTC](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/stimulate-establishment-of-good-practices-in-research-to-help-researchers-with-open-source-compliance/53 "2023-08-07T09:21:15Z")
The main objective of this discussion is to understand how can we stimulate Open Source compliance practices in research. Feel free to add your ideas, opinions, experience, on elements added in this post my answering thi… --- ## [Sharing legal knowledge and understanding about Open Source licences](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/sharing-legal-knowledge-and-understanding-about-open-source-licences/47)
**Author:** [@clascombes](https://forum.eolevent.eu/u/clascombes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [7 August 2023 09:01 UTC](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/sharing-legal-knowledge-and-understanding-about-open-source-licences/47 "2023-08-07T09:01:50Z")
The main objective of this discussion is to understand how can we share legal knowledge with different communities and share elements about Open Source licenses. Feel free to add your ideas, opinions, experience, on elem… --- ## [Arguing for an open approach to Open Source compliance](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/arguing-for-an-open-approach-to-open-source-compliance/45)
**Author:** [@clascombes](https://forum.eolevent.eu/u/clascombes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [7 August 2023 07:58 UTC](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/arguing-for-an-open-approach-to-open-source-compliance/45 "2023-08-07T07:58:26Z")
The main objective of this theme is to collect all the “good ideas” to explain the interest in this approach. Feel free to add your ideas, opinions, experience, on elements added in this post my answering this topic. He… --- ## [Logistical information](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/logistical-information/43)
**Author:** [@clascombes](https://forum.eolevent.eu/u/clascombes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 June 2023 09:07 UTC](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/logistical-information/43 "2023-06-21T09:07:44Z")
Hello ! You can find here all the logistical detail concerning this second workshop. The event will take place the 21, September at 10:00 AM. The workshop is organised and moderated by Laura Garbati, IP lawyer at… --- ## [Workshop 2 - Logistical information](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/workshop-2-logistical-information/42)
**Author:** [@clascombes](https://forum.eolevent.eu/u/clascombes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 June 2023 09:01 UTC](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/workshop-2-logistical-information/42 "2023-06-21T09:01:41Z")
Hello ! You can find here all the logistical detail concerning this second workshop. The event will take place the 28th of June at 15:30. It should last one hour and a half and end around 17:00. The workshop is or… --- ## [Stimulate collaboration between lawyers and with lawyers on Open Source Issues](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/stimulate-collaboration-between-lawyers-and-with-lawyers-on-open-source-issues/48)
**Author:** [@clascombes](https://forum.eolevent.eu/u/clascombes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 June 2023 10:01 UTC](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/stimulate-collaboration-between-lawyers-and-with-lawyers-on-open-source-issues/48 "2023-06-21T10:01:37Z")
The main objective of this discussion is to understand how can we stimulate the collaboration between lawyers. Feel free to add your ideas, opinions, experience, on elements added in this post my answering this topic. H… --- ## [Synthesis of the first workshop](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/synthesis-of-the-first-workshop/44)
**Author:** [@clascombes](https://forum.eolevent.eu/u/clascombes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 June 2023 09:19 UTC](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/synthesis-of-the-first-workshop/44 "2023-06-21T09:19:11Z")
Hello to all, On 22 May, the first workshop of EOLE 2023 was organised. This moment was the occasion to discuss Open Source compliance and how to get lawyer and technical teams to discuss together. The exchanges and fe… --- ## [Open Source Compliance in research and academia: what can they contribute?](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/open-source-compliance-in-research-and-academia-what-can-they-contribute/22)
**Author:** [@clascombes](https://forum.eolevent.eu/u/clascombes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 April 2023 09:46 UTC](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/open-source-compliance-in-research-and-academia-what-can-they-contribute/22 "2023-04-07T09:46:00Z")
Welcome to the discussion on “Open Source Compliance in research and academia: what can they contribute?” Here, you will be able to exchange ideas before and after the webinar that will take place on the 28 of June at 15… --- ## [Open Source legal compliance and public administrations](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/open-source-legal-compliance-and-public-administrations/23)
**Author:** [@clascombes](https://forum.eolevent.eu/u/clascombes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 April 2023 07:49 UTC](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/open-source-legal-compliance-and-public-administrations/23 "2023-04-14T07:49:23Z")
Welcome to the discussion on “Open Source legal compliance and public administrations”. Here, you will be able to exchange ideas before and after the webinar that will take place in 22 September 2023. You will also be ab… --- ## [What about a common database about license interpretations?](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/what-about-a-common-database-about-license-interpretations/16)
**Author:** [@root](https://forum.eolevent.eu/u/root)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [19 May 2023 09:58 UTC](https://forum.eolevent.eu/t/what-about-a-common-database-about-license-interpretations/16 "2023-05-19T09:58:48Z")
Welcome to the discussion on “Getting lawyers to work together in an Open Source compliance approach ”. Here, you will be able to exchange ideas before and after the webinar that will take place in may 2023. You will als…