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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. đź’ˇ 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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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: 26/07/2024

Emrex, an open source solution supporting student mobility

We had the chance to interview Guido Bacharach on EMREX, an interoperable open source solution supporting student mobility.
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Last update: 18/07/2024

Italy's public service digital strategy updated

The Agency for Digital Italy (Agenzia per l’Italia Digitale, AGID) has updated the strategy for public administration digitalisation for 2024-2026. The latest Three-Year Plan for Information Technology in Public Administration, published in early 2024, st
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Last update: 18/07/2024

OSPOs for Good 2024 Highlights

The OSPOs for Good symposium, held on July 9-10, 2024, brought together around 700 attendees, marking a significant increase from the previous year, emphasizing the role of OSPOs in fostering global cooperation and advancing the SDGs.
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