This video explores the foundational principles underpinning the construction of the EOSC Federation, a collaborative framework designed to create a federated, interoperable ecosystem for open science in Europe. It emphasizes the core values of openness, interoperability, and co-creation, which guide the alignment of diverse EOSC Nodes—each defined by its institutional context, user communities, and service capabilities.

The video likely addresses how the Federation transitions from abstract concepts to practical implementation, fostering shared capabilities, policies, and practices among nodes. It highlights the importance of community-driven development, where nodes (national, thematic, or domain-specific) contribute resources, workflows, and expertise to build a unified infrastructure. The EOSC EU Node serves as a blueprint, offering concrete capabilities such as federated authentication, resource catalogues, and service management, while enabling flexible participation models for new candidates.