The Next Generation Internet initiative has supported Free Software projects with funding and technical assistance since 2018. Despite its proven success, the European Commission made the decision to cut this funding in the current draft for the Horizon Europe 2025 Work Programme.
US Mega corps really getting good at lobbying within EU.
This is likely related to DACH countries trying to get off mega corp’s tit. just a speculation though.
But mega corp never goes down without corruption and crime! You can take that one to the bank.