Open Source No more docx: Open source will be the mandatory standard for German gov German public sector will be forced to drop big tech tools for sovereign alternatives. Noah Bovenizer Mar 31, 2026 - 3 min read Image credit: https://unsplash.com/@lzvwsk Get the full story: Subscribe for free Join peers managing over $100 billion in annual IT spend and subscribe to unlock full access to The Stack’s analysis and events. Subscribe now Already a member? Sign in