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# Germany allows open source in public tenders
- URL: https://www.nupath.eu/germany-allows-open-source-in-public-tenders/
- Published: 2026-07-19T15:07:47.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-23T04:36:32.000Z
- Author: Christian Triantafillou Schade
- Tags: News, Germany, #source_www.opensourceforu.com

German public authorities can now legally specify open-source software in procurement tenders under certain conditions, according to a Bundestag report. The move aims to strengthen digital sovereignty and reduce vendor lock-in in the public sector. **(OPENSOURCEFORU)**

[Germany's Procurement Rules Open More Doors For Open Source Software - Open Source For YouA Bundestag report says German public authorities can legally specify open-source software in tenders under certain conditions, strengthening digital sovereignty while helping prevent vendor lock-in.![](https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=https://www.opensourceforu.com/2026/07/germanys-procurement-rules-open-more-doors-for-open-source-software/&sz=64)www.opensourceforu.com![](https://www.opensourceforu.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/open-source.jpg)](https://www.opensourceforu.com/2026/07/germanys-procurement-rules-open-more-doors-for-open-source-software/?ref=nupath.eu)