# Denmark Quietly Abandons Plan to Replace Microsoft Office

The Danish government has reportedly dropped a previously planned move away from Microsoft Office without a public announcement. The decision leaves Denmark reliant on Microsoft productivity software and may disappoint open-source advocates. It matters for public-sector digital sovereignty and government procurement choices.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://www.computerworld.dk/art/297226/digitaliseringsministeriet-har-i-al-stilhed-droppet-stort-anlagt-forsoeg-med-open-source-alternativ-til-microsoft) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:31:48 +0000