Embedded Linux SW Architect, spare time website developer.https://florian-kromer-eu.statichost.eu/https://florian-kromer-eu.statichost.eu/blog/eurostack-initiative-explainedhttps://florian-kromer-eu.statichost.eu/blog/eurostack-initiative-explainedLearn about what the EuroStack Initiative is and why it's important.Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT## What is EuroStack? EuroStack is a grassroots European movement of 400+ industry signatories, technologists, and economists calling for radical industrial action to build Europe's sovereign digital infrastructure. It addresses the urgent need for technology independence across all layers: from AI and cloud computing to chips and connectivity. ## The Crisis Europe faces critical dependencies on non-European technologies that create security risks and compromise sovereignty. Due to structural fragmentation, Europe has fallen significantly behind the US and China. Without sweeping change, Europe's reliance on non-European technologies will become nearly complete within three years. ## What EuroStack Demands **Creating Demand**: Government "Buy European" procurement obligations to incentivize investment in European solutions. **Creating Viable Supply**: Pooling and federating existing European assets, supporting open-source solutions, and developing harmonized sovereign cloud standards. **Funding Strategy**: A dedicated Sovereign Infrastructure Fund for capital-intensive areas like chips and quantum, complemented by the Digital Decade initiative. ## Why Now? Recent geopolitical developments have made strategic autonomy an urgent imperative. Industry is ready to invest—Europe needs to act decisively to protect its digital future. ## Learn More - **Main Initiative**: [eurostack.eu](https://eurostack.eu/) - **White Paper**: [European Strategic Sovereign Digital Infrastructures](https://eurostack.eu/the-white-paper/) - **Industry Letter**: [Open Letter to EU Leadership](https://eurostack.eu/the-letter/) - **Catalogue Project**: [European Catalogue Project](https://euro-stack.com/) - **Industry Support**: [400+ Signatories](https://eurostack.eu/industrysupport/) - **Related Initiatives**: [Ecosystem & Partnerships](https://eurostack.eu/related-initiatives/)https://florian-kromer-eu.statichost.eu/blog/hello-worldhttps://florian-kromer-eu.statichost.eu/blog/hello-worldLearn about my transition from Ghost Pro to Astro and the benefits of using European, privacy-focused web hosting services.Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTI'm thrilled to announce that florian-kromer.eu has been successfully migrated from Ghost Pro to Astro! This transition represents a significant step towards a more sustainable, privacy-focused web presence. ## Why the Migration? After using Ghost Pro for some time, I decided to explore alternatives that better align with my values regarding data privacy and environmental sustainability. The migration to Astro offers several compelling advantages: ### Benefits of Astro - **Static Site Generation**: Astro generates static HTML, reducing server load and energy consumption - **Superior Performance**: Lightning-fast page loads with minimal JavaScript overhead - **Developer Experience**: Modern tooling with a pleasant development workflow - **Flexibility**: Easy integration with components and content management ## European, Data-Friendly Hosting A crucial part of this migration was selecting a web hosting provider that respects data privacy and environmental concerns. I'm now hosted on a European infrastructure that prioritizes: - **GDPR Compliance**: Full compliance with European data protection regulations - **Data Sovereignty**: Your data stays within European data centers - **Green Hosting**: Infrastructure powered by renewable energy sources - **Privacy First**: No unnecessary data collection or third-party tracking ## What This Means for Visitors By choosing an Astro-based static site with European hosting, this website now: - Loads faster with minimal environmental impact - Respects your privacy with no tracking or invasive analytics - Complies with GDPR and European data protection standards - Supports sustainable web practices ## Looking Forward This migration marks the beginning of a more conscious approach to web development and hosting. I'm committed to maintaining this site with privacy, performance, and sustainability at the forefront. Stay tuned for more posts about web development, hosting solutions, and sustainable digital practices!https://florian-kromer-eu.statichost.eu/blog/hello-mermaidhttps://florian-kromer-eu.statichost.eu/blog/hello-mermaidLearn about my transition from Ghost Pro to Astro benefits a System/SW architect visual content creation workflow.Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTI'm thrilled to announce that florian-kromer.eu has built-in support for Mermaid diagrams now. Mermaid is a powerful tool that allows you to create complex diagrams using a simple markdown-like syntax. This means that I can now easily create and manage my system and software architecture diagrams directly within my blog posts, without needing to rely on external tools or services. This transition from Ghost Pro to Astro has been a game-changer for me. With Astro's flexibility and performance, I can now seamlessly integrate Mermaid diagrams into my content, making it easier than ever to visualize and communicate complex ideas. Here's a simple example of how I can create a flowchart using Mermaid syntax: ```mermaid graph TD A[Start] --> B{Is it working?} B -- Yes --> C[Great!] B -- No --> D[Check the code] D --> B ``` This will render a flowchart that illustrates a simple decision-making process. The best part is that I can easily update and maintain these diagrams as my projects evolve, without needing to worry about compatibility issues or external dependencies. Overall, I'm excited about the possibilities that Mermaid diagrams bring to my content creation workflow. It's a fantastic way to enhance the visual appeal and clarity of my blog posts, and I can't wait to share more insights and diagrams with you all in the future! If you're interested in learning more about how to use Mermaid diagrams or want to see some examples of how I'm using them in my blog, feel free to reach out or check out my latest posts. I'm always happy to share tips and tricks for creating effective visual content! Happy diagramming!