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Explore the ongoing battle for net neutrality and device freedom in Europe in this 18-minute conference talk. Delve into the Free Software Foundation Europe's efforts since 2013 to secure users' rights to choose their own routers and modems. Learn about the successful implementation of net neutrality rules in 2015, establishing Router Freedom as the standard and empowering users with improved security, privacy, and reduced ecological impact. Examine the current challenges in national implementation of European regulations and the emerging concerns surrounding pre-installed software on hardware devices. Gain insights into recent victories for router freedom and the legal hurdles facing net neutrality in Europe.