Public sector

React Online reports from Brussels as EU Open Source Week places open source technologies like Drupal at the centre of Europe's push for digital autonomy. The event underscores how strategic policy and independent infrastructure intersect. ...more

Canton Group outlines how Drupal supports security, compliance, accessibility, and scalability for government agencies seeking to improve citizen services and transparency. ...more

A new panel hosted by Agiledrop highlights how open source and Drupal are shaping EU digital infrastructure. Experts from Hermix and the Drupal Association share data, policy insights, and business opportunities for agencies and IT firms. ...more

Norwich City Council has unveiled the final phase of its redesigned public website, delivering a cleaner interface, streamlined navigation, and mobile responsiveness. Developed with LocalGov Drupal and Agile Collective, the upgrade reflects months of collaborative content work and accessibility improvements. ...more

A new Public Consultations Module developed by Tipperary County Council and The Confident demonstrates the Irish Government’s “Build to Share” vision in action. Released as open source on Drupal.org, the tool is now available to public bodies and Drupal websites globally. ...more

Public sector websites demand more than just usability—they require robust security, accessibility, scalability, and governance. Vijaya Mani outlines why Drupal, with its proven open-source framework, is the smart, future-proof choice for governments and public institutions worldwide. ...more

Ireland’s national ePlanning platform, developed by Annertech, has won the “Most Collaborative Public Sector Project” at the 2025 Digital Transformation Awards, recognising its role in unifying planning processes across 30 local authorities. ...more

KERN UX—the modular design system defining the German public sector’s UX standards—is entering the Drupal ecosystem through a new community-led initiative. The “KERN UX Drupal Project” kicks off on October 24, aiming to bring platform‑independent, accessibility‑driven design to Drupal theming. The project’s early roadmap focuses on web components, Storybook previews, and frontend reuse, inviting contributors to shape its direction and ensure KERN’s government-grade UX becomes accessible across Drupal-powered websites. ...more

Rohallion’s latest blog by Duncan Davidson explores how LocalGov Drupal helps new strategic and unitary authorities achieve seamless digital integration during local government reorganisation. The open-source platform enables councils to merge legacy systems, improve service delivery, and build a unified digital presence from day one. ...more

Open Source powers critical public services, yet remains underfunded. Drupal founder Dries Buytaert calls on governments to shift from using Open Source to actively supporting it as digital infrastructure. ...more

Governments worldwide rely on Drupal for secure, accessible, and scalable digital infrastructure. Specbee’s Priyanka Phukan explains why, with global examples and a case study on New York’s Department of Health. ...more