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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: 06/03/2026

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

Poznań Free Software Fest logo
30/05/2026
Physical event

Poznań Free Software Fest

Poznańska Impreza Wolnego Oprogramowania (Poznań Free Software Fest) is a conference that aims to popularise free, libre and open source software and to promote the GNU/Linux family of operating…
Open Source Software
Bayterek and Statue
Last update: 13/04/2026

OSPORA checks Kazakhstan’s open source readiness

Kazakhstan, with UNDP and NITEC, has launched the OSPORA program to assess the government’s readiness for open source adoption. The initiative aims to strengthen digital governance and build national expertise.
Digital governmentDigital innovationOpen Source Software
A blue image with in white the title 'European Learning Model' and in black students doing the 'cap toss'.
Last update: 09/04/2026

Building a Public Good

The European Commission has open sourced two tools built on the European Learning Model (ELM) — a multilingual data standard for documenting learning and qualifications across EU countries.
Open Source Software

Latest News

Interoperable Europe Academy Seasonal School 2026 agenda unveiled
Last update: 20/05/2026

Interoperable Europe Academy Seasonal School 2026 agenda unveiled

Taking place online on 9 and 10 June 2026, the programme is structured around five key steps: defining clear requirements from policy needs, reusing existing European solutions, collaborating and governing interoperable initiatives, deploying interoperabl
Interoperable Europe policyReusable Software Components+4 topics
Two participants watching online session, logos
Last update: 20/05/2026

PM² at Interoperable Europe Academy

Register now! This year's event will take place online on 9-10 June under the theme “How to Develop an Interoperable Digital Public Service”.
Open Source Software
Artistic performance in front of Barleymont
Last update: 19/05/2026

PM² joins the celebrations of Europe Day in Brussels

On 9 May PM² was presented at DIGIT stand in Barleymont building.
Open Source Software