EU praises open source for tech sovereignty — then backs W, a private for-profit microblogging platform

The EU Commission has lauded open source software for bolstering tech sovereignty while simultaneously endorsing W, a new private, for-profit microblogging platform. This move has raised eyebrows given the EU's strong advocacy for open-source principles that promote transparency and accessibility. Critics argue that backing a proprietary platform undermines the very ethos of open-source collaboration. The decision highlights a potential contradiction in the EU's approach to digital governance and raises questions about the future of tech regulation and the balance between commercial interests and public good.