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European PoliciesOpen Source SoftwareDigital innovation
Last update: 17/06/2024
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.
ICTOpen Source Software+2 topics
Last update: 14/06/2024
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
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: 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: 01/12/2023
New reports on China and Mexico
OSOR has just published the first versions of reports on the state of open source in Mexico and China. These reports offer a comprehensive overview of each country’s use and policies on open source software as of 2023. They delve into the evolution of policies in recent years and provide various examples of open source usage in public administration specific to each nation.In these reports, you will discover the key governmental bodies actively involved in open source initiatives. In Mexico, the reports highlight the roles of the National Digital Strategy Coordinator and the Public research…
Building and designing cooperative digital infrastructure with OS
A new report co-authored by researchers from the Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE), OSPO++ and Johns Hopkins University (JHU) highlights the benefits that open source can bring to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The report is based on the outcomes of the “OSPOs for Good: Building & Designing Cooperative Digital Infrastructure” conference co-organised by OpenForum Europe, RISE, OSPO++, JHU, the UN Office of Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology and the UN Office of Information and Communications Technology.Both the conference and the report highlighted that…
In a decisive move underscoring their commitment to critical areas, the European Parliament (EP) and the Council formally ratified the EU's 2024 budget, marking a significant milestone in addressing pressing global challenges while bolstering support for research initiatives, youth empowerment, and combating external adversities.EP President Roberta Metsola signed the 2024 EU budget into law on 22 November, symbolising the culmination of rigorous discussions and collaborative efforts within the Strasbourg hemicycle. This budget, amounting to €189.4 billion in commitments, and payments set at…
Aleph Alpha's OS LLM might be the answer to US AI dominance
Aleph Alpha, a Heidelberg-based startup focused on open source large language models (LLM), has raised €486 million in its Series B financing round. Minister for Economic Affairs Robert Habeck called the startup an “incredible success story.” Indeed, this was one of Europe’s largest AI rounds ever – Mistral AI, the French startup which also relies on open source for its model made a splash this June when it raised €105 million in its seed funding round. Aleph Alpha’s funding round was led by Innovation Park Artificial Intelligence (Ipai), Bosch Ventures and companies operating under the…
Business and competitionTools+3 topics
Last update: 25/10/2023
Updated report on the state of open source in the Netherlands
OSOR has just published the updated report on the state of open source in the Netherlands. This report shows the recent evolution of open source policy in the Netherlands and portray the strong evolution of open source implementation at government level. The Netherlands has been actively promoting open source software (OSS) adoption within its government and public administration. This initiative is led by the Ministry of Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK). The BZK has conducted in-depth studies and reports to assess the feasibility of implementing an "open unless" policy, which mandates…
CollaborationDigital-ready policymaking+7 topics
Last update: 24/10/2023
Updated report on the state of open source in Bulgaria
OSOR has just published the updated report on the state of open source in Bulgaria. This report shows the recent evolution of open source policy in Bulgaria and consolidate earlier finding. Following the enactment of the 2016 amendment to the eGovernment Act, which mandated the use of open source software in public administration, the adoption of open source solutions has not been as uniform as anticipated. While some government departments have complied with these requirements, the report also highlights the challenges and complexities involved in implementing this legislation. While the…