french local government

The french local government tag on WindowsForum.com follows how French public bodies are rethinking the communication and collaboration tools they rely on. Coverage centres on the Fédération Matrix des collectivités, a Matrix-based encrypted messaging network launched in mid-September 2026 and set to open to roughly 10,000 local authorities from January 2027. The project is positioned as an alternative to WhatsApp, with Microsoft Teams described by organisers as the next target, though it does not replace Teams for now. The recurring theme is sovereignty and secure messaging between town halls, regional digital operators and central government, as French public bodies move away from consumer apps and US-hosted platforms.