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European PoliciesOpen Source SoftwareDigital innovation
Last update: 07/06/2024
OSOR and Community Events
This page contains information about: events organised by OSOR on the use and development of open source software, open source policies in Europe, and sustainability of open source communities in the...
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Observatories
Last update: 12/06/2024
New collaboration between Commit Global and Germany's Ministry
The "Digital Infrastructure for Humanitarian Assistance" project was officially launched at the German Embassy in Bucharest, bolstered by a €1.35 million commitment from Germany's Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
CollaborationDigital-ready policymaking+4 topics
Last update: 05/06/2024
Overview of EU legislation on FOSS
Source texts and excerpts of recent files which have given a definition of free and open source software
European PoliciesOpen Source Software
Last update: 05/06/2024
State of OSS in Bolivia and Singapore
OSOR has published its two new reports on the state of OSS in Bolivia and Singaopore, we hope you'll appreciate this research work.
Switzerland has enacted the "Federal Law on the Use of Electronic Means for the Fulfilment of Governmental Tasks" (EMBAG), establishing a mandatory requirement for open source software within public sector bodies.
Digital-ready policymakingeGovernment+4 topics
Last update: 22/03/2024
The OSOR Handbook
The OSOR Team is pleased to release the initial version of the OSOR Handbook, a longstanding project aimed at providing essential information to the open-source community within the public sector. This guide is tailored for European public administrations and their officials seeking to develop or implement an open source software (OSS) strategy. Over the past 15 years, OSOR has been a valuable resource, aiding administrations in adopting a comprehensive approach to OSS. The purpose of this handbook is to serve as a guide, consolidating key solutions and insights from the collective experience…
CollaborationDigital-ready policymaking+6 topics
Last update: 16/02/2024
State of OSS in Slovakia and Bratislava
This month, OSOR published two new items spotlighting the use of open source in public administration on a central and municipal level in Slovakia. In the updated country report, OSOR sheds light on open source in Slovakia’s journey towards digital transformation. The case study on Bratislava focuses on the varied ways in which open source is used in the city’s innovation strategies. The country report and the accompanying factsheet show how Slovakia is making gradual progress in open source policy development and implementation under the lead of the Ministry of Investments, Regional…
Smart citieseGovernmentOpen Source Software
Last update: 29/02/2024
The Interoperable Europe Act and the open source community
The European Parliament's plenary has adopted the Interoperable Europe Act, securing overwhelming support, with 524 out of 639 Members voting in favour during the first reading. The legislation, aimed at bolstering cross-border interoperability in digital public services, received broad backing from major political factions.Expected to become European law after a single reading, the Act targets improved data exchange between EU Member States, addressing challenges in the current landscape. Ivars Ijabs, the designated rapporteur on the Act, highlighted the necessity for swift cross-border…
European PoliciesLegal+4 topics
Last update: 29/01/2024
New partnerships for the french OSPO
The OSPO of the French government’s Interministerial Digital Directorate, DINUM, has announced a partnership with “DesCodeuses”. This continues DINUM’s approach to working with the open source community through formal partnerships. In particular, this partnership is expected to be a first step for longer-term collaboration between DINUM and DesCodeuses (Women Who Code) to facilitate participation of women in software development projects.Bastien Guerry from DINUM’s Free Software Mission, when asked about how this helped their work towards external actors, commented:“The creation of the Free…
Digital-ready policymakingeInclusion+3 topics
Last update: 18/01/2024
Perspectives and Visions of Open Source Actors
A recent paper titled: “Open Source and Free Software: Perspectives and Visions of Open Source Actors” (in French) has been published by the OpenStudio group. Compiling 15 interviews, and providing an analysis of them, this white paper gives an overview of various actors of the French open source community. OpenStudio, a digital services company engaged in open source and a member of OW2 since 2023, has sought to contribute in its own way by publishing a white paper. The arguments and numerous testimonials in this white paper, complementary to other high-quality works on the subject, aim to…