EU Digital Sovereignty Package: Cloud & AI Development Act Mandates Open Source (heise.de)

• EU package includes CADA with open-source mandate for public sector.
• Stakeholders split: Bitkom, FSFE positive; ZVEI, CCIA cautious.
• Critics warn of decoupling and market fragmentation.

"The European Commission has unveiled a digital sovereignty package centered on the Cloud & AI Development Act (CADA), which includes a 'Free Software First' principle for public procurement. Reactions are divided: open-source advocates welcome the shift, while industry associations warn of protectionism and market fragmentation. Bitkom urges practical rules, ZVEI cautions against overambitious EU chip development, and CCIA Europe sees risks to the single market. Critics fear technological decoupling. The package also includes the Chips Act 2.0."