The Dutch government has taken a significant step by open-sourcing its code on Forgejo, a self-hosted Git platform. While this move is hailed as a boost for transparency and digital sovereignty, concerns remain. Critics point out that citizen authentication systems still operate under US jurisdiction, potentially undermining the goal of true independence. The question lingers: Is this a genuine leap toward digital freedom, or merely a band-aid solution?
Dutch Government Open-Sources Code on Forgejo: A Step Toward Sovereignty or Just a Band-Aid?
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April 30, 2026 · 2:11 PM