Open Source Initiative Blog

1. Google Summer of Code 2026: Advancing Open Source Through Mentorship

   The Open Source Initiative (OSI) is proud to highlight Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2026, a global program that continues to strengthen Open Source communities by pairing new contributors with experienced mentors.

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2. From Brussels to the World: Open Source as a Global Asset

   Members Newsletter – February 2026
   Members of OSI staff and board members  joined developers, policymakers, foundations, and civil society leaders in Brussels for FOSDEM 2026 and the series of policy and community events that surround it in what is now known as EU Open Source Week.

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3. Europe’s Open Source Opportunity: our vision for the EU Open Digital Ecosystems strategy

   The OSI submitted its feedback to the Open Digital Ecosystems strategy, which comes at a time when both Open Source communities and the European Union face unprecedented challenges. We highlighted the benefits of Open Source for Europe, and how to leverage them in a way that strengthens Open Source communities.

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4. Open Source at the Heart of Europe’s (and the World’s) Digital Future

   From Code & Compliance and the EU Open Source Academy Awards and Policy Summit, to multiple FOSDEM devrooms, the Open Source Initiative (OSI) engaged directly with the community throughout the week, convening conversations, contributing expertise, and reinforcing the importance of open governance in an increasingly regulated digital landscape.

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5. Ensuring the Long-Term Sustainability of ClearlyDefined: OSI and AboutCode Sign MoU

   OSI and AboutCode have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that establishes a new collaborative approach to stewarding and sustaining the ClearlyDefined project.

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