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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: 07/06/2024

OSOR mission

OSOR is a place where the Free and Open Source software community can come together to publish news, find out about events, find relevant open source software solutions and read about the use of Free...
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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: 21/07/2023

JLA - Find and compare software licenses

A unique tool allowing everyone to compare and select open licences based on their content. 💡 Also available: Joinup Licensing Assistant (JLA) eLearning course.
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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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03/07/2024
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Pass the SALT conference

A free and open source software and security event.
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17/08/2024
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FrOSCon 2024

FrOSCon 2024 edition
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Last update: 03/07/2024

Open Source Solutions in Denmark's New Digitalisation Strategy

The Danish Government is embarking on a new initiative to explore the use of open source software in public administration.
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Last update: 28/06/2024

ITB v1.23.1 released

A new release of the Interoperability Test Bed software is now available.
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Last update: 28/06/2024

EU Academy and PM² Methodologies

The European Commission's Methodologies Office at DG-DIGIT and the EU Academy continue their collaboration for the dissemination of the official PM² Methodologies through free e-learning courses accessible to all.
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Last update: 27/06/2024

Digital Identification in Times of War

On 13 February 2024, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine took the decision to open the source code of the Diia service.
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