SFP#48: Policy and EU: From open questions and attestation, how the CRA is moving forward!

SFP#48: Policy and EU: From open questions and attestation, how the CRA is moving forward!

Author: Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE) March 13, 2026 Duration: 28:06
Once again Alexander Sander and Bonnie Mehring sat down for our monthly Software Freedom Podcast episode! The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) keeps us busy and there are still a lot of uncertainties around it. Take a break and listen to our latest Policy and EU episode of the Software Freedom Podcast. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

Tune in to the Software Freedom Podcast for thoughtful conversations that go beyond the usual tech headlines. Produced by the Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE), this series digs into the principles and practical realities of Free Software, exploring how it shapes our digital rights, privacy, and innovation. Each episode brings you closer to the community-driven work happening across Europe and beyond, featuring discussions with developers, activists, and legal experts. You'll hear updates on the FSFE's own campaigns and legal initiatives, alongside analysis of current events where software freedom is at stake. This isn't just about code; it's about the cultural and political forces that determine who controls the technology we all rely on. For anyone curious about the open source movement's deeper goals or seeking a critical perspective on technology news, this podcast offers a necessary and engaging resource. The dialogue here is consistently substantive, cutting through the noise to examine what true digital autonomy requires and the ongoing efforts to defend it.
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Duration: 28:33
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SFP#27: Policy and EU: Free Software hearing in the German Bundestag [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:49
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SFP#26: Policy and EU: the need of long-term funding and the NGI case [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:09
Join this new episode of our Software Freedom podcast in which Bonnie Mehring and Alexander Sander discussing current topics affecting Free Software in the European Union. In this episode we focus on the 27 million euros…
SFP#25: MirageOS and OCaml with Hannes Mehnert and Matthias Kirschner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:50
For our 25th episode of the Software Freedom Podcast we are happy to welcome Hannes Mehnert, one of the MirageOS core developer. Matthias Kirschner, president of the FSFE, and Hannes talk about MirageOS. This episode giv…
SFP#22: All about "Public Money? Public Code!" with Johannes Näder [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:14
In our 22nd Software Freedom Podcast episode, we talk with Johannes Näder, Senior Policy Project Manager at the Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE), about "Public Money? Public Code!". Join the FSFE community and supp…
SFP#20: All about Device Neutrality with Lucas Lasota [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:55
Join us for the 20th episode of the Software Freedom Podcast, where Bonnie Mehring and Lucas Lasota discuss Device Neutrality and Router Freedom. They cover the concepts and fundamentals of these initiatives and explain…