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Open Source Software

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: 24/08/2023

Knowledge Centre

This page is periodically updated. If you wish to make a contribution, please do not hesitate to contact us by email: EU-OSOR@ec.europa.eu. The Knowledge Centre gives you access to key information...
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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: 29/11/2023

EUPL

This EUPL collection focuses on open licensing in general. It includes the European Union Public Licence and more: A licensing assistant (the JLA) and guidance for all IT developers, practitioners or users to define the conditions under which a...
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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: 07/01/2025

Study on AI and GenAI adoption by local & regional administrations

The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) published its latest study on AI and GenAI adoption by local and regional administrations.
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Last update: 07/01/2025

PM² presented at Interoperable Europe Portal User Group Meeting

The PM² Methodologies together with EIRA and SEMIC were presented at the latest Interoperable Europe Portal User Group Meeting. The aim of the event was to show how the selected projects contribute to the improvement of the Digital Public Services.
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Last update: 23/01/2025

Ad-Hoc Meeting on Digital Services Act

The European Board for Digital Services convened on 6 December 2024 to review TikTok's compliance with the Digital Services Act during Romania's recent elections.
CollaborationDigital innovation
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Last update: 14/02/2025

OSOR Handbook Workshop outcomes

On 12 December 2024, the OSOR team successfully hosted the workshop “Leveraging Open Source: Creating a Handbook for Public Sector OSS Implementers.” The workshop aimed to refine two key resources: the OSOR Handbook, which provides practical guidance for
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