FOSS Backstage 2026

Johannes Näder

Johannes Näder is part of the Free Software Foundation Europe's (FSFE) policy team, where he coordinates the "Public Money? Public Code!" initiative. He holds an M.A. in Literature and History. Before joining the FSFE, Johannes worked as a net politics adviser to Members of Parliament, focusing on digital freedom, privacy, and Free Software. He has also published a book on Open Access and free licensing in the scientific community and is experienced in historical-political education.


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Free Software Foundation Europe


Session

03-17
16:25
30min
Let’s tackle Openwashing!
Johannes Näder

Companies that develop Free Software face a problem: competitors disguising proprietary software as “open” and undercutting Free Software products in public tenders. Such practices distort competition and undermine strategic procurement and digital sovereignty. Which openwashing methods are used, and what can be done about it?

Growing Open Source
Room bUm Box