<p>➀ The 5th Free Silicon Conference (FSiC 2025) took place at IHP in Frankfurt (Oder), focusing on open-source EDA tools and integrated circuit design to advance Europe's technological sovereignty;</p><p>➁ Over 30 technical sessions covered digital/analog circuit design, simulation, PDKs, hardware security, and EU funding initiatives, highlighting interoperability between open-source tools and industrial workflows;</p><p>➂ IHP and the Free Silicon Foundation emphasized open standards and collaboration as critical for innovation, with lab tours and EU co-funded projects reinforcing the event's impact.</p>