FediVariety, supported by NLnet and SABOA, addresses EU public administrations' over-reliance on Big Tech social media and its risks to privacy and democratic values. Drawing on a study of the EDPS EU Voice/Video pilot across 40 institutional Fediverse accounts, the FediVariety report identifies key challenges and opportunities in adopting decentralised platforms —producing practical recommendations to guide public bodies toward fairer, more transparent digital communication.

From garage sales to cultural visits, opportunities to come together are now largely captured by commercial platforms such as Facebook, Meetup, Instagram, etc.
Mobilizon provides an open-source alternative to private platforms. It allows local initiatives to reach their audience, without algorithmic constraints and without exposing personal data. This user-friendly and ethical tool enables the creation of groups, pages, events, activities and posts to bring people together and mobilize them.