<p>➀ The 5th Free Silicon Conference (FSiC 2025) was held at IHP in Frankfurt, focusing on open-source EDA tools and open ecosystems for integrated circuit design;</p><p>➁ Key topics included development of open-source digital/analog design tools, hardware security, EU-funded projects, and interoperability with industrial workflows;</p><p>➂ The event highlighted Europe's push for technological sovereignty through open standards and transparent innovation in semiconductor design.</p>