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Free Software Foundation Europe

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Foundation promoting Free Software movement

The Free Software Foundation Europe e.V. (FSFE) is an organization that supports free software and all aspects of the free software movement in Europe, with registered chapters in several European countries. It is a registered voluntary association (German: eingetragener Verein) incorporated under German law.2 It was founded by Georg C. F. Greve.1 Its revenue was €1.4 million in 2024.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Mar 10, 2001Founded1
  • Industryadvancement of upbringing, adult education and vocational training including assistance for students1
  • HeadquartersBerlin1
  • Websitefsfe.org
  • Legal formRegistered association (eingetragener Verein)1

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The Free Software Foundation Europe e.V. (FSFE) is an organization that supports free software and all aspects of the free software movement in Europe, with registered chapters in several European countries. It is a registered voluntary association (German: eingetragener Verein) incorporated under German law.2

The story

Founded by Georg C. F. Greve on Mar 10, 2001.1

FSFE was founded in 2001. It is the European sister organization of the US‑based Free Software Foundation (FSF), although each foundation exists as a separate organization.

In 2010, FSFE received the Theodor Heuss Medal in recognition of its work for freedom in the information society.

Following the return of Richard Stallman to the FSF in 2021, the FSFE declared themselves "unable to collaborate" with the FSF. In January 2026, after governance and leadership changes within the FSF, the FSFE announced it would resume collaboration.

From Wikipedia’s article on Free Software Foundation Europe, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

Leadership

Who has led Free Software Foundation Europe, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Chair

  1. Matthias Kirschner2004–now
20052010201520202025

Revenue over time

As stated on Wikidata, in the currency reported.

Revenue

  • 20241.4M EUR1

Timeline

  1. Mar 10, 2001Founded Founded1

Sources

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