Open Source news

Open source is playing an increasing role in the Netherlands' digital infrastructure. Governments, companies and educational institutions are embracing open standards and free software because of the transparency, flexibility and independence it offers. On this news page, we highlight current developments, inspiring initiatives and relevant policy choices around open source in the Netherlands, with a keen eye for the impact on digital sovereignty, cooperation and innovation.

Policy proposal "Wolken aan de horizon"

02 June 2025

An independent digital Netherlands is getting closer. On Monday, June 2, 2025, Members of Parliament Jesse Six Dijkstra (NSC) and Barbara Kathmann (GroenLinks-PvdA) presented the policy proposal “Wolken aan de horizon” (translated: “Clouds on the Horizon”), in which they advocate for the…

APELL Conference 2025 - Warsaw (Poland)

28 April 2025

The APELL Conference 2025 will take place in Warsaw, Poland, organized by APELL (Association Professionnelle Européenne du Logiciel Libre). This central event brings together European open source business leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss the future of open source in Europe.