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Apr 14, 2026 · Industry Insights

Why France Is Ditching Windows and Teams for Linux: 80,000 Employees Lead a National Digital Sovereignty Push

In April 2026, France's digital agency DINUM announced a sweeping migration of 80,000 civil‑service workers from Windows, Teams, and other US‑based tools to Linux and home‑grown open‑source alternatives, driven by digital sovereignty, cost savings, and technical independence, while outlining a three‑phase rollout and its broader impact on the Linux ecosystem.