France ditches Microsoft Windows for Linux to boost digital sovereignty

On 2026-04-13, France’s Interministerial Directorate for Digital Affairs (DINUM) said it would drop Windows desktops and adopt Linux instead. The move is part of a broader push for digital sovereignty and reduced reliance on American software, with ministries expected to develop transition plans by fall 2026. This is a strategic public-sector technology shift, but not a formal export control.