Learn about the evolving relationship between open source software and public policy in this 30-minute conference talk from EclipseCon 2023 in Ludwigsburg, Germany. Explore how open source is being incorporated into new regulatory frameworks and understand the challenges that arise when policymakers unfamiliar with the ecosystem create legislation. Discover the importance of proactive engagement between the open source community and policy matters, and examine how the Eclipse Foundation and the broader open source ecosystem are addressing these emerging challenges. Gain insights into the intersection of technology policy and open source development, presented by Gael Blondelle of the Eclipse Foundation.