In Asia there is FOSSASIA but how does the free and open source scene look like in Europe?

Write a blog post that compares the open source communities in Asia and Europe and shows what projects, gatherings and communities are available in Asia and Europe.

You may also put some pictures up of prominent persons from the open scene in both regions.

Which projects exist in Europe and Asia run by government agencies?

Which conventions exist in Europe/Asia?

What information sources and studies exist in both regions?