Axel Thévenet
Axel Thévenet is a Policy Advisor at OFE. He developed his expertise on subjects such as data protection, copyright law and digitalisation while working in the European Parliament. His role at OFE has been mostly focused around public sector open source, OSPOs and interoperability. Axel is a native French speaker and fluent in English and German.
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The European Commission's Open Source Observatory (OSOR) has released a new report offering a qualitative analysis of open source policies across 15 European and non-European countries. This research highlights the increasing importance of open source technologies in the public sector, particularly in enhancing digital sovereignty, data privacy, and control over digital infrastructures. The report emphasises the role of cities, regions, and municipalities in driving open source adoption, as well as the emergence of innovative national policy mechanisms such as Open Source Programme Offices (OSPOs). International initiatives are also influencing national strategies, promoting concepts like Digital Public Goods and Digital Commons. This report marks a significant evolution in open source policy, reflecting a shift towards comprehensive and inclusive digital governance.