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Schleswig-Holstein open-source software transition

Overview

The German state of Schleswig-Holstein has implemented a significant transition toward digital sovereignty by moving nearly 80 percent of its administrative workstations to LibreOffice. This shift to open-source software resulted in license cost savings exceeding 15 million euros, following a nine million euro investment in 2026.

Following the migration of the state’s mail system to open-source software in late 2025, a study of 2,700 employees revealed mixed but relatively high levels of acceptance. Approximately 49 percent of respondents viewed the transition positively, while 41 percent viewed it negatively. Notably, 74 percent of employees reported they had already adapted to the new working environment, with many citing peer support and discussions with colleagues as key factors in the transition.

Entities

Schleswig-Holstein · Open-Xchange · Expert Commission for Research and Innovation · Germany · Heinlein

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Schleswig-Holstein administration employees respond to open-source transition

    A study shows 49 percent of Schleswig-Holstein state administration employees view the transition to open-source software positively following a recent mail system migration.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Schleswig-Holstein transitions 80% of workstations to LibreOffice

    Schleswig-Holstein has transitioned 80% of its administration to LibreOffice, saving over 15 million euros in license fees as Germany debates digital sovereignty and open-source adoption.

Sources

borncity.com · finanznachrichten.de · it-daily.net · technologyreview.de