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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

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FOSS4G Europe logo
29/06/2026
Physical event

FOSS4G Europe 2026

The FOSS4G Europe conference, a European extension of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo) annual event, connects professionals in the geoinformation software realm.
Open Source Software
Capital Series Cyprus logo
16/06/2026
Physical event

Capital Series Cyprus

Capital Series Cyprus will bring Brussels-level discussions of open source policy directly to Nicosia. This event will provide a unique opportunity for the local open source community to directly…
Open Source Software
Person coding on their laptop
Last update: 19/05/2026

How France, Germany, and the Netherlands co-developed public tools

What happens when three European public administrations shift from coordination to co-developing digital tools? Since 2023, the DINUM (French OSPO), its German counterpart, and the Netherlands have taken on this challenge.
Open Source Software

Latest News

UN Headquarters
Last update: 28/05/2026

United Nations launches Open Source United Portal

The UN's Open Source United community has launched a portal to serve as the discovery and coordination point for open source efforts across the UN. Further developments are expected to be announced at UN Open Source Week in June 2026.
Open Source SoftwareDigital government
Chosing the right licence
Last update: 24/05/2026

A Forge for Code Sovereignty

Code Sovereignty Starts with the Forge, the Dutch government stated. Implementing a Forgejo-based code platform matters for European digital sovereignty and software code distribution under the EUPL
Digital governmentEuropean Policies+3 topics
Bern, by Fabian Schneider
Last update: 22/05/2026

Switzerland eyes open source alternatives to proprietary software

In a push for digital sovereignty, the Swiss federal government evaluates opportunities for reduction of foreign tech dependencies
Open Source SoftwareDigital governmentICT