Matthias Kirschner

Matthias Kirschner, President of the Free Software Foundation Europe, discusses the crucial role of free software in empowering democracy and transparency. He contrasts positive campaigning in Europe with negative messaging elsewhere, highlighting the importance of education for decision-makers. Matthias advocates for the 'Public Money, Public Code' campaign, urging that publicly funded software should be free. He also emphasizes practical contributions beyond coding, such as documentation and outreach, to broaden participation in the free software movement.