In an effort to reflect the recent focus on software and other digital products in various product legislation, the Commission has asked for evidence on what the public considers important when overhauling the so-called “New Legislative Framework” (NLF). APELL has submitted two important suggestions to the Commission: Reflect Open Source business models In recent legislation […]| APELL
Brussels, 18 July 2025. APELL welcomes the European Commission’s ambition to revise the framework of European Standardisation. In its submission, APELL calls for more representation of the Open Source ecosystem in the development of European Standards, and encourages a more open development process that lowers the barriers for participation. With its call for evidence for […] The post APELL supports more openness, accessibility and Open Source representation in European Standardisation ap...| APELL
Brussels, 07 July 2025. In its submission to the public consultation on the Cloud and AI Development Act, APELL asks the European Commission to buy 100% Open Source by 2035 using public procurement. Last week, the European Commission’s public consultation on the “AI Continent” initiative ended. It especially looks for input on the Cloud and AI […] The post APELL recommends 100% Open Source by 2035 appeared first on APELL.| APELL
As fast as it came, it was gone – or so goes the German idiom. The APELL Conference 2025 was a full day of presentations from distinguished speakers, workshops with our equally distinguished guests, and networking in the Polish capital, Warsaw! On the occasion of the Polish EU Council Presidency, APELL invited leaders from the […]| APELL
APELL – The European Open Source Software Business Association is the umbrella organisation for national Open Source business associations in Europe. Founded in 2020, it aims to increase opportunities for the members of the Association’s member organisations, and to raise awareness for the strategic importance of Open Source for Europe. APELL promotes a sovereign, inclusive, […]| APELL
Warsaw, 10 June 2025 – On the occasion of the APELL Conference 2025, the European Open Source Software Business Association announces two new full voting members. Joining are the newly founded Danish Open Source Vendors (Danske Open Source Leverandører, DOSL), and the Dutch Open Source Business Alliance (DOSBA). The two organisations grow APELL’s membership at […]| APELL