As we want to support open source and open source often means global contributions, making the origin country less important, we added the option to list Non-European open source software. These will not be listed in the top section but in a separate section below introduced by the following explanation:
The "Open Source" category highlights projects that, while originally developed in countries outside of Europe, allow anyone from around the world to contribute. These projects are not bound by geographic location—anyone, regardless of where they are based, can review, modify, and improve the code. The key factor is that the source code is available for anyone to examine, ensuring that the product can be independently verified and trusted, regardless of its origin. By featuring open-source projects, we promote transparency, collaboration, and innovation on a global scale.
