OSOR has published its second update of the Poland Country Report, covering developments in open source software adoption in the country over the past three years. You can find the report here and the factsheet here.
The Polish digital landscape has recently undergone a significant shift towards open source software. During the first few months of 2026, a new Open Source Team was established within the Ministry of Digital Affairs. While the team is not formally an Open Source Programmes Office (OSPO), the team promotes and supports the adoption of open source solutions by public institutions and actively advocates for the inclusion of open source software in digital policies.
Simultaneously, the Ministry of Digital Affairs conducted a study on the use of IT solutions in the public sector. The results highlighted dependencies and the importance of reducing them. Open source software emerged as a promising alternative for strengthening Poland’s digital sovereignty and reducing licence costs.
As a result, the new National Digitalisation Strategy, the most comprehensive policy document overseeing the digital transformation of the state, adopted by the government in June 2026, includes a section on open source software. Specifically, the strategy requires the creation of a National OSPO, a code repository platform and a programme to encourage local authorities to adopt open source solutions. It also aims to strengthen the open source ecosystem through funding and support mechanisms. This marks an important evolution in the legal framework in favour of open source software.
In addition to the progress made in the public sector, civil society has witnessed a notable development. Several Polish open source businesses and associations have joined forces to establish the Alliance of Friends of Free and Open Source Software (SPOIWO). The alliance aims to unite the open source ecosystem and provide a space for advocacy and collaboration between member organisations and public institutions. Ultimately, it seeks to become the government’s primary partner to drive open source adoption.
