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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: 06/06/2024

EC Open Source Programme Office

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: 24/04/2025

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: 25/04/2025

Open source application benefits from accessing public data

Thanks to the Wiener Linien Echtzeitdaten datasets, in the city of Vienna, WoBahn, an open source application, provides real-time information on all metro lines (U1, U2, U3, U4) to citizens.
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