https://linuxiac.com/france-launches-government-linux-desktop-plan-as-windows-exit-begins/

France is transitioning government desktops to Linux, with each ministry required to formalize its implementation plan by autumn 2026.

France has incorporated Linux desktops into its national digital-sovereignty strategy. DINUM, France’s Interministerial Digital Directorate, announced a transition from Windows to Linux workstations.

According to an official government press release, this change is part of a broader initiative to reduce reliance on non-European digital technologies (source, in French).

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And as you can see, this is a big deal. It is not a leak, rumor, or unofficial plan. It is a formal declaration from one of Europe’s largest governments, explicitly designating Linux as the replacement for Windows workstations as part of a broader interministerial strategy.

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https://linuxiac.com/france-launches-government-linux-desktop-plan-as-windows-exit-begins/

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