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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With this episode the Software Freedom Podcast opens the door to the fascinating and sometimes complex world of mesh networking. And who better than Elektra Wagenrad can take us on this journey? Elektra is one of the ori…
SFP#12: Enforcement of the GNU GPL with Till Jaeger [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:31
With our 12th episode of the Software Freedom Podcast we dig into the history and the beginning of enforcing Free Software licences, especially the GNU General Public License (GNU GPL). Together with Till Jaeger, who has…
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Duration: 32:11
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