The European Commission has opened a public consultation on its upcoming European Open Digital Ecosystem Strategy. The strategy aims to provide a strategic approach to the EU open source sector, highlighting the role of open source as a key contributor to the EU’s technological sovereignty, security, and competitiveness.

In addition, the strategy will establish a framework to strengthen the development, use, and reuse of open digital assets across the European Commission, building on the progress made under the 2020–2023 Commission Open Source Software Strategy.

The consultation period runs from 6 January to 3 February 2026 (midnight, Brussels time). Following the consultation, the Commission plans to adopt the strategy in the first quarter of 2026.

This consultation provides stakeholders and the public with an opportunity to share feedback on the EU’s approach to open digital ecosystems and the future use of open source across public institutions.