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Finna brings together the materials of Finnish archives, libraries and museums under one user-friendly service. The service was created as part of the Ministry of Education and Culture’s National Digital Library project (2008–2017). Finna has been developed using open source software, and its source code is available for further use.

 
EuroLLM: Pioneering European Open Source AI

With the release of its first large language models (LLM), the EuroLLM project aims to offer a competitive multilingual and multimodal LLM for all 24 official European languages. EuroLLM’s first models were launched in September 2024 and released under the Apache 2.0 open source licence.

 
Lliurex initiative keeps going with Lliurex 23

Lliurex is the open source education software developed by the Valencia regional government (Generaliat Valenciana) since 2005. Starting with limited features and applications, the Lliurex community has managed to further develop it, and today its LliureX23 version offers a dynamic and accessible operating system.

 
The European Space Agency is exploring Open Source Innovation in Space

In 2021 LibreSpace Foundation (LSF) launched the PHASMA project funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU, the Greek National Recovery and Resilience Fund, and the Greek Ministry of Digital Governance. LSF-PHASMA is designing and developing two open source cube satellites to perform experiments in the Earth's upper atmosphere.

 
openDesk 1.0: Lessons learned

In light of the recent release of openDesk 1.0, OSOR sat down with Pamela Krosta-Hartl and Alexander Smolianitski of the team at ZenDiS to discuss this groundbreaking open source solution for public administrations. Our interview delves into the challenges, achievements, and future plans for this innovative platform.

 
S³: An open source app to tackle a global public health threat

Two infectiology specialists at Geneva University Hospitals (Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève) have developed an open source application aimed at countering antimicrobial resistance by optimising antibiotic usage and enhancing the identification of antimicrobial de-escalation (ADE) events.

 
PSTW Best Cases Awards Finale on 28/11!

The Award Ceremony of the Best Cases Awards Finale will take place in Brussels at the Govtech Connect Assembly on 28/11. Discover all the nominees, register and be the first to discover the winners!

 
New X/Twitter home for Joinup.eu

In line with Joinup's transition, Interoperable Europe will be the new home on X/Twitter for all your favourite news from the Joinup.eu account. Make sure you subscribe to @InteroperableEU to keep receiving all interesting solutions and updates!

 
Joinup has become the Interoperable Europe Portal

In its grand mission to support the goals set out in the Interoperable Europe Act, Joinup has finally made the transition into the Interoperable Europe Portal: the community platform and one-stop-shop for shared and reusable interoperability solutions.

 
Digital-Ready Policymaking: Indicate your Training Needs!

Your needs and preferences in digital-ready policymaking will help us to develop tailored learning materials that truly support your work. Fill in the 12 minutes survey and contribute to an enhanced adoption of digital-ready practices across the EU!

 
New Test Bed Release: 1.24.0

A new Test Bed release extends the Test Bed’s automation capabilities, reporting, and deployment options for on-premise instances. Discover it now!

 
Introduction Video Series on the EIF4SCC and MIMs

In collaboration with NIFO and the Interoperable Europe Academy, a four part video series has been released on the European Interoperability Framework for Smart Cities and Communities (EIF4SCC), and the Minimal Interoperability Mechanisms (MIMs). Discover them on our Youtube-channel now!

 
A Solution Architecture Template (SAT) for e-invoicing

To design a solution for tax authorities to meet the new e-invoicing obligations of the Digital Age legislation, DG TAXUD and DG DIGIT started a project based on eGovERA. The chairman of the working group gave his view on the tool in a new interview!

 
Open Source unlocking the Potential of EU Data Spaces

The creation of European data spaces for public administrations, the common data infrastructures and governance frameworks have relied on open source tools. Among the tools used during the previous EU administration was the EU-funded middleware platform Simpl and a list of open high-value datasets.

 
UN Assembly backs strong Push for Open Source Tech

The UN General Assembly unanimously greenlit the "Pact for the Future", a far-reaching agreement to foster a safer, more peaceful, and inclusive world. At its core, the pact places a strong emphasis on digital equity and collaboration, with open source technologies at its centre.

 
Last Chance: your Proposal for the EU Open Data Days!

The call for speakers for the 2025 edition of EU Open Data Days closes on 22/10. The event, which will take place in March 2025, promotes the power of open data and brings together data providers, enthusiasts, and re-users from Europe and beyond.