At data.europa.eu, we focus on multiple dimensions of data, including how regional and national data portals contribute to Europe’s digital strategy and the transition to a data-driven society. Today, we will take a look at a real use case: the new open by dat a competence centre ( oc.bydata ) in Bavaria, an initiative dedicated to enhancing the accessibility, usability and integration of open data. For insights from our previous exploration of the respective open.bydata portal in Bavaria, visit our earlier story here . We interviewed the team behind oc.bydata and specifically Mr Luis

The Council of the European Union is one of the three main institutions involved in EU decision-making . It comprises ministers from each EU Member State who negotiate and adopt legislative proposals together with the European Parliament. The Presidency of the Council rotates every 6 months. Following the end of the Spanish Presidency in December 2023, Belgium assumed the presidency from 1 January to 30 June 2024. Hungary will take over in July 2024. You can read more about the priorities of the Spanish Presidency in our previous data story . The presidencies of Belgium, Spain and Hungary

In the EU, agriculture and rural development encompasses the policies and practices that support farmers, food security, the environment, and rural areas. Many of these initiatives are established under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) , which is the oldest policy in the EU , first introduced in 1962. The CAP represents a partnership between agriculture and society, as well as between Europe and its farmers. As key focus areas, it aims to support the economic and environmental sustainability of agriculture and ensure the vibrancy and resilience of rural regions. The CAP specifically

The European data strategy sets out the vision of creating a single market for data where it can flow freely within the EU and across sectors. The creation of EU-wide, common, interoperable data spaces in strategic sectors is a pillar of the data strategy and will help overcome existing technical and legal barriers to data sharing and unleash the potential of data. These data spaces will bring together relevant data infrastructures and governance frameworks to facilitate data pooling and data sharing. As a reader of data.europa.eu, you might already be familiar with open data and the value it

The farm-to-fork strategy is one of the pillars of the European Green Deal , which strives to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent. In this regard, the farm-to-fork strategy strives to accelerate the European Union’s transition to a sustainable food system. A sustainable food system includes schemes such as creating a sustainability labelling framework that aligns with other initiatives like front-of-pack nutrition labelling and animal welfare labelling. Such efforts reflect the close links between healthy people, healthy societies and a healthy planet. Open data can be an important

The European Union implemented a new trade policy in 2022, aiming to transform its economy. This policy represents a shift towards an economy that is robust and responsive, focusing on three main goals: supporting the EU’s economic recovery, aligning with green and digital initiatives, and reshaping global trade for fairness and sustainability. Data is crucial for comprehending the complexities of trade within EU Member States. It provides a detailed, quantifiable representation of trade flows, revealing patterns, trends, and interdependencies between different economies within the EU. The

The open data maturity (ODM) assessment by data.europa.eu measures the progress of European countries in making public sector information available and stimulating its reuse. The results show the level of maturity of the participating countries and support the development and sharing of best practices regarding open data across Europe. A total of 35 countries participated in the ninth consecutive annual report, including the 27 EU Member States, three European Free Trade Association countries (Iceland, Norway and Switzerland), and five candidate countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Three leading institutions are involved in EU decision-making. The European Parliament represents EU citizens, the Council of the European Union represents EU governments, and the European Commission represents the EU’s overall interests. The Council of the European Union comprises government ministers from each EU Member State, who make decisions on EU laws jointly with the European Parliament, based on legislative proposals put forward by the European Commission. The Presidency of the Council rotates every 6 months among the governments of the EU. Spain held the Council Presidency from 1

This data story explores family spending by using official EU bodies’ data. The analysis of family budgets reveals the complexities involved in household financial decision-making and identifies key trends in family spending. Each expenditure, whether on necessities or discretionary items, contributes to understanding a broader economic landscape by showing disparities across different socioeconomic groups. Household expenditure indicators are essential components that offer valuable insights into these trends. They belong to the ‘statistics’ category of high-value datasets established by the

The European Drug Report is an annual report on the drug situation in Europe published by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA), an agency of the European Union. It provides an overview of the current drug landscape in Europe, focusing on aspects such as illicit drug consumption, associated risks and drug distribution. For the first time, this year’s report was designed as a digital-first publication. It is interactive and visually rich, with over 100 data visualisations, graphics and maps. Additionally, all the source data behind the visualisations is available