Hosted in Brussels, home of the European Parliament, Open Source Congress 2025 brought renewed focus to the rapidly evolving policy landscape and the global impact of emerging regulatory standards, particularly those originating in the EU.

This report captures the most critical discussions from the event, offering insight into how these developments shape the future of open source. It explores key topics such as:

• Rising geopolitical complexity
• The need for multi-stakeholder cooperation
• The role of OSS advocacy in building trust with regulators