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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

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Last update: 01/09/2025

About OSOR

Mission of the Open Source Observatory of the European Commission
European PoliciesOpen Source SoftwareDigital innovation
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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: 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
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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.
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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: 30/07/2025

Help Shape the Future of Critical Open Source in Europe!

This article invites participation in a survey conducted by the European Commission's FOSSEPS team to assess the impact and sustainability of critical open source software in the EU public sector.
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Last update: 26/08/2025

Robert Koch Institute partners with ZenDiS

A new partnership between the Robert Koch Institute and ZenDiS has established openDesk as the new open source technical basis of Agora, which is used as a communication and collaboration platform across the German healthcare system.
Open Source SoftwareScience and technologyeHealth
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Last update: 05/09/2025

Public sector employees required to use French-developed Tchap app

The French government mandates the use of the open source communication platform Tchap to public officials.
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Last update: 02/09/2025

PM² Management Skills - Instrumental for Europe's Labour Market

The PM² Methodologies were presented at Cedefop's 50th Anniversary Conference: Shaping Learning and Skills for Europe, which highlighted the critical role of skills in driving productivity, innovation, inclusion, and resilience in Europe.
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Last update: 02/09/2025

PM² for Managing EU-Funded Projects

PM², the project management methodology developed by the European Commission, provides an accessible, practical, and adaptable framework that helps teams manage EU grants with greater clarity, alignment, and efficiency.
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