Red Hat has announced its participation in a coalition aimed at advancing Europe's technological independence through open source AI. This move follows the company's recent introduction of Confirmed Sovereign Support for the European Union. The initiative emphasizes building an open, trusted, and self-determined digital future for the continent.
In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Red Hat highlighted its commitment to Europe's digital sovereignty. The company stated: "On the heels of the recent news that Red Hat will offer Confirmed Sovereign Support (https://www.redhat.com/en/about/press-releases/red-hat-introduces-confirmed-sovereign-support-european-union?sc_cid=RHCTG0180000354765 we are also joining a coalition of organizations to ensure Europe’s technological future is open, trusted and its own: https://assets.mozilla.net/pdf/Open_Letter_Harnessing_Open_Source_AI_to_Advance_Digital_Sovereignty.pdf".
This announcement builds on Red Hat's press release introducing Confirmed Sovereign Support, a service designed to help European organizations maintain control over their data and technology stacks in compliance with regional regulations. By joining the coalition, Red Hat aligns with other organizations advocating for open source AI as a cornerstone of digital sovereignty.
The open letter linked in the post, titled "Harnessing Open Source AI to Advance Digital Sovereignty," outlines the coalition's vision for leveraging open source technologies to foster innovation while protecting European interests. Published on November 17, 2025, the post underscores Red Hat's role in promoting trusted, open ecosystems amid growing concerns over technological dependence on non-European providers.
No specific details on the coalition's other members or immediate next steps were provided in the announcement, but it signals a broader industry push toward sovereign tech solutions in the EU.