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, and the design of new training courses tailored for OSS implementers in public administrations.
OSOR has published an update to the Denmark Country Intelligence report, highlighting recent trends and developments in the use of open source software (OSS) in the country and following up on the 2020 report.This update report outlines the evolution in the use of OSS by the Danish public sector, at both national and local levels since 2021.
When the Italian data scientist Mr Enrico Ubaldi joined the European Commission’s Digital Services Act (DSA) Transparency Database team, he quickly realised that the terabytes of anonymised reports on content moderation decisions, reported by online platforms, such as Google, Tiktok, Facebook, and AliExpress, proved difficult to analyse at scale.
Dutch Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations has published the ‘Linked Data Overheid’ (LiDO) framework under the European Union Public License (EUPL), making it another open source public service tool.
On 1-2 February 2025 FOSDEM took place in Brussels, gathering software developers and open source communities to promote free and open source software (FOSS), exchange ideas and learn about the latest developments. This year’s edition featured 79 tracks with more than 1100 speakers who engaged across diverse developer rooms (devroom).
The Public Sector Tech Watch has launched a survey to gather users feedback. Your insights are crucial for improving the Observatory and meeting users' needs. Please use the link to share your feedback.
Various eDelivery-based ecosystems have moved forward with their implementations. Learn more about the use of eDelivery in Peppol, EMSWe, EHDS, OOTS, eFTI and read about their success.
The European Commission's Competitiveness Compass promotes EU growth through digitalisation, lighter regulations, and improved cross-border interoperability, aiming to foster innovation, resilience, and global competitiveness.
As of 12 January 2025, public administrations throughout the EU are required to conduct interoperability assessments when introducing new or revised requirements for trans-European digital public services. Find out more.
Discover the published report by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre offering an in-depth analysis of the roles, interactions, and collaborative frameworks among actors under the Interoperable Europe Act.
On 29 January, the DRPM team held a webinar on the Interoperable Europe Act and its new requirement to conduct interoperability assessments. You can now watch the recording and read the key takeaways from this session.
The European Commission invites experts to join the Informal Expert Group (EIF) to contribute to the development of EU digital public services and interoperability strategies. One day before the deadline arrives!
Felicitas Bitzenhofer emphasises the importance of mandatory interoperability assessments, effective from 12 January, to identify and address cross-border data exchange barriers early in policy development. These assessments aim to ensure seamless digital public services across the EU.
On 30 January, the European Commission's INVEST project was launched. The project aims to support the implementation of the Interoperable Europe Act and to enhance cross-border digital public services by mapping existing solutions, identifying gaps, and promoting collaboration.
Austria's open data portal has officially become open source, making its code available to the public. The EU Member State aims to enhance transparency, collaboration, and interoperability across Europe.
The European Open Source Academy (EOSA) hosted the inaugural European Open Source Awards on 30 January. The EOSA aims to strengthen Europe's leadership in open source technology through ongoing training, awareness initiatives, and studies highlighting its economic and technological value.
If you are interested in Funding Programmes for your digital innovation and transformation project, visit the EU Digital Funding Opportunities space on the Portal and stay updated with the latest calls.
As a user of the Interoperable Europe Portal, you can become a member of your favourite Collections and Solutions, unlocking additional benefits, insights, and updates.
The Interoperable Europe Portal continues to evolve as the go-to resource for digital transformation and interoperability in public administrations across Europe. Its latest developments are the new Governance space and the revamped Academy space.
Learn about the rules and guidelines that ensure transparency, compliance, and collaboration when contributing to the Portal.
