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Open source software enables users to use, study, redistribute, and modify software freely. It fosters interoperability by promoting standards-based development and collaboration among stakeholders. Keep up-to-date with the latest practices and tools of open source technology to ensure interoperability in digital public services.

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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.
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Last update: 26/03/2025

EU Open Source Solutions Catalogue

European Open-Source Software Solutions Catalogue

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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
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Last update: 25/03/2024

Introduction to Open Software Licensing course

This free e-learning course provides a solid understanding about software licensing and licence types. It is a European Commission solution.
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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Last update: 21/05/2025

Taming the flood

OpenTide, open source software developed by the Commission, helps cybersecurity teams to efficiently counter cyber threats.
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Last update: 16/04/2025

Updated country report on open source software in Finland

OSOR's updated report on open source software in Finland that includes the main policy makers, strategic players/promoters of OSS, legal frameworks and initiatives.
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Last update: 22/05/2025

Open Source Powers Eurovision

From real time broadcast graphics and immersive audio production to archiving of previous performances, open source is empowering one of the most sophisticated and complex live television events on the planet: the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC).
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Last update: 21/05/2025

Powering research and policy

The European Union's European Health Data Space aims to unlock health data potential. The HealthData@EU Central Platform, now open source, will facilitate research, policies, and healthcare innovation across Europe.
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Last update: 20/05/2025

Finland Digitalises Exams with Open Source

The Finnish Matriculation Examination Board is developing a new platform for upper secondary school graduation exams. Abitti 2, built on open source, is already having an impact on higher education beyond the graduation test.
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