In October and based on a decision of October 29, 2025 by the European Commission, the consortium for a European common digital infrastructure (in English, Digital Commons – European Digital Infrastructure Consortium or DC-EDIC) is moving forward. The Interministerial Directorate of Digital (Dinum) announces that in addition to the five countries in its initiative (France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, and Luxembourg), six more countries (Slovenia, Poland, Hungary, Denmark, Austria, Finland), as well as Flanders (Belgium), have joined as observers. Open to all European Union member states, the EDIC is based in Paris.
A French director from ANCT
Since April 1, the consortium has a director, Frenchman Laurent Rojey, as indicated by Dinum’s press release. This nomination was “unanimously approved by the General Assembly of the founding Member States.” As director, he will lead the startup phase, form a team, develop the initial work program, and bring together Member States, companies, and open-source communities.
Laurent Rojey has over 25 years of experience in the digital sector. He was previously the Deputy General Director of Digital Affairs at the National Agency for Territorial Cohesion (ANCT) from January 2020 to March 2026. He has extensive experience in creating organizations and cooperation at the European level, supporting open-source and innovation in France.
Two vice-presidents were elected: Luise Härpfer, the State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Digital Transformation and Modernization of Administration (BMDS) on behalf of Germany, and Serafino Sorrenti, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of the Italian Prime Minister’s Office.
The DC EDIC “helps EU Member States develop open digital infrastructures and strengthen Europe’s digital sovereignty.” Among its initial initiatives are a “100-day Challenge” to create sovereign and interoperable open-source components and a pilot project for a European Sovereign Technology Fund (EU-STF) developed in collaboration with the German Sovereign Technology Agency. The aim is to assess how its proven approach can be applied at a European level to strengthen essential open digital infrastructures.
The Sovereign Tech Fund in Germany recruits contributors
The Sovereign Tech Fund is currently recruiting for the 2026 #SovereignTechFellowship documentation sprint until April 6, 2026. Up to six technical writers can apply to make short-term contributions to critical open digital infrastructure.
The STF has launched a documentation sprint for open-source projects (open until April 6). It is presented in English and German, with a strong command of English necessary for applications. The program focuses on improving or creating documentation for critical open-source projects over a shorter period. Six additional spots are available, in addition to 12 others, for freelance or employed positions lasting 3 to 12 months, with a weekly workload of 6 to 32 hours.
The program also includes salaried positions within Sovereign Tech Agency GmbH for a duration of two years, with a salary range of 64,000 to 82,000 euros per year for a full-time position, including 30 days of paid leave, based on qualifications and experience.
Illustration: The Berlaymont building, headquarters of the European Commission in Brussels, in 2022. Photo by Superbass / Wikimedia Commons / CC by-sa
Read also: – Germany: mandatory ODF format in administration – March 21, 2026 – Free and sovereign software: the European Commission calls for contributions – January 12, 2026 – Seen, read, heard at the Open Source Experience: digital sovereignty, a major topic – December 14, 2025 – Open-source alternatives: the European Commission to create a consortium for digital commons – October 31, 2025
