Linux & Open Source News EU keeps moving to Open Source, New Linux smartphone
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Dec 13, 2025 The future of open source shines as France scales up Nextcloud adoption across ministries. Meanwhile, a German state celebrates €15 million in annual savings after transitioning to LibreOffice. Excitement builds with Jolla's launch of a new Sailfish Linux smartphone, offering Android app support and a focus on privacy. KDE achieves remarkable fundraising success, while Ubuntu shifts closer to vaniIla GNOME. Notably, major library maintenance issues arise, raising concerns for the ecosystem.
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France Massively Adopts Nextcloud
- France is migrating large public sectors to Nextcloud, reducing dependency on big tech and increasing funding and bug discovery for open source.
- Nick says this could boost digital sovereignty but success depends on training and long-term management.
LibreOffice Cuts Administrative Costs
- A German state saved €15M per year by switching 80% of its administration to LibreOffice.
- They plan to reinvest €9M of the first-year savings to finish migration and build more open-source tools.
New Sailfish Linux Phone Crowdfunded
- Jolla (Sailfish) launched a crowdfunded Linux phone with removable battery, 12GB RAM, microSD, and a privacy hardware switch.
- Nick notes it runs Sailfish Linux, supports Android apps without Google Play services, and passed its preorder target.