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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: 26/03/2025

EU Open Source Solutions Catalogue

European Open-Source Software Solutions Catalogue

Open Source Software
Last update: 11/12/2025

About OSOR

Mission of the Open Source Observatory of the European Commission
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

FOSS Backstage logo
16/03/2026
Physical event

FOSS Backstage 2026

The two-day conference brings together experts from across the open source software ecosystem to discuss community development, project management, and compliance. The event focuses specifically on…
Open Source Software
A blue image showing 9 parked trucks, and above it in yellow and gold the words: Vecto on code.europa.eu
Last update: 26/01/2026

Shifting into high gear

VECTO is an open source simulation tool to create "digital twins" to certify the CO₂ emissions of heavy-duty vehicles annually, replacing the need for complex physical testing.
Open Source Software
Last update: 28/01/2026

Open Source Licenses: An In-Depth Analysis

Open Source Licenses: An In-Depth Analysis by the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport
Open Source Software

Latest News

ITB
Last update: 04/02/2026

New milestone release available for the Test Bed's validators

A new milestone release (1.10.0) is now available for the Test Bed’s RDF, XML, JSON and CSV validators.
Reusable Software ComponentsOpen Source Software+2 topics