Who owns the stack? Why Europe writes the open source but doesn't govern it

The article argues that digital sovereignty is no longer just about choosing open source over proprietary software; it is about whether organizations truly participate in, govern, and can operationally sustain the software and infrastructure they depend on. For CIOs and technology leaders, the business implication is clear: without influence in governance, maintenance, and deployment practices, enterprises and regions may gain code access but still lack continuity, resilience, and strategic control over critical technology stacks.