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Last update: 06/03/2026

EU Open Source Solutions Catalogue

The European open source solution catalogue is a federation of open source solutions created by and for European public services .
Open Source Software
Last update: 11/06/2026

About OSOR

The Open Source Observatory (OSOR) is a place where you can share knowledge (news, events, solutions) on open source in public administrations.
European PoliciesOpen Source SoftwareDigital innovation
Last update: 22/05/2025

EC Open Source Programme Office (EC OSPO)

As each EU member state, the Commission has an Open Source Programme Office(OSPO) facilitating activities around the open source.
ICTOpen Source Software
Last update: 24/03/2025

EUPL

This EUPL collection focuses on open licensing in general. It includes the European Union Public Licence and more: A licensing assistant and guidance for all IT developers, practitioners or users
European PoliciesLegal+3 topics
Last update: 17/03/2025

Find and compare software licenses

A unique tool allowing everyone to compare and select open licences based on their content.
Legal
Mastering Open Source governance for EU Public services
Last update: 19/11/2025

New learning path on Open Source for EU Public services

A learning path is a collection of different courses enabling you to acquire fundamental knowledge and skills in specific topics.
Open Source SoftwareReusable Software ComponentsEuropean Policies

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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29/06/2026
Physical event

FOSS4G Europe 2026

The FOSS4G Europe conference, a European extension of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo) annual event, connects professionals in the geoinformation software realm.
Open Source Software
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Last update: 19/05/2026

How France, Germany, and the Netherlands co-developed public tools

What happens when three European public administrations shift from coordination to co-developing digital tools? Since 2023, the DINUM (French OSPO), its German counterpart, and the Netherlands have taken on this challenge.
Open Source Software
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Last update: 19/05/2026

The missing energy map

How to create a building-by-building map of Europe to improve energy and renovation planning, when energy certificate data is hard to access.
Open Source Software

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Light rays with golden iterations
Last update: 12/06/2026

FOSSEPS Preparatory Action: Key Outcomes and Achievements

The FOSSEPS (Free and Open Source Software for European Public Services) Preparatory Action, established under the 2024 Union budget, has now reached a significant milestone.
Open Source SoftwareICT security+2 topics
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Last update: 12/06/2026

Open Technology Research Call for Proposals is Open

Open Technology Research Launches Shared Research Agenda and Call for Proposals
Open Source SoftwareDigital-ready policymakingDigital innovation