Switzerland has started requiring all its public organizations to use open-source software.

The new law aims to promote widespread digital transformation within Switzerland’s federal administration in the e-government sector.

The new law also requires that non-personal, non-sensitive data be released asOpen Government Datafor free inspection and reuse.

Switzerland is forcing government bodies to use open-source software

The EMBAG law represents the culmination of a long effort by Swiss authorities to promote FOSS.