The role of interoperability assessments: Enhancing digital public services across Europe
Evaluating cross-border interoperability to improve service delivery and collaboration
The interoperability assessments space is a framework that evaluates and raises awareness of cross-border interoperability issues at the earliest stage. Required by Article 3 of the Interoperable Europe Act, these assessments ensure that new or significantly changed regulations for trans-European digital public services address interoperability issues before they are implemented.
Interoperability refers to the ability of organisations and systems to communicate and work together effectively, a key concept outlined in the Interoperable Europe Portal. The Assessment Space is where the evaluations of the digital public services take place, focusing on legal, organisational, semantic, and technical dimensions. These assessments ensure that each aspect is thoroughly considered and help identify potential solutions for future implementation across the Member States. By streamlining the interaction of digital public services across the EU, the assessments reduce administrative complexities and improve the quality of the service delivery for both citizens and businesses.
Interoperability relies heavily on the exchange of data and ensuring that this data is accessible and understandable across borders. Open data platforms, such as data.europa.eu, provide a variety of standardised datasets that enhance transparency and support cross-border collaboration. These standardised datasets help to streamline the integration of data across different systems, making it easier for digital services to communicate and operate together. When data is openly available and easily understood, open data directly supports the effectiveness of interoperable digital public services, improving their quality and accessibility.
To support the ongoing efforts in enhancing interoperability across the EU, explore resources and datasets available on data.europa.eu, such as our upcoming interoperability webinar. By engaging with these tools, you can contribute to a more connected and efficient digital Europe.
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