France mandates government ministries to switch from Windows to Linux for digital sovereignty
France's Interministerial Digital Directorate (DINUM) has announced a significant shift in its digital infrastructure strategy, mandating all government ministries to transition from Windows to Linux by autumn 2026. This directive aims to reduce extra-European digital dependencies and covers various technological aspects including operating systems, collaborative tools, cloud infrastructure, and artificial intelligence platforms. The move follows a previous mandate to replace Microsoft Teams and Zoom with France's domestic Visio platform by 2027. The initiative is part of a broader digital sovereignty strategy accelerated by geopolitical changes, particularly under the Trump administration, which has prompted European countries to seek independence from American tech vendors. 
