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In justice systems worldwide, the transparency of data is vital for trust and fairness towards the citizens. However, when there is a failure in processing data management effectively, public trust in the justice system diminishes. Therefore, it is important for courts to demonstrate openness and clarity in their data usage. What specific measures are European courts implementing to improve transparency and ensure that their data handling practices are more accessible and understandable to the public? Open data can be an effective tool to improve transparency in judicial practices. When data

On Friday 16 February 2024, from 10.00 to 11.30 CET, the data.europa academy hosted the webinar ‘Open data maturity 2023: best practices across Europe‘ which highlighted Slovakia's and Serbia's accomplishments in the field of open data. With nearly 600 registrants, the event underscored the growing interest and commitment to open data across the continent. An expert from data.europa.eu initiated the session by presenting the ODM results , setting the stage for in-depth country analyses. Following this introduction, the narrative shifted to Serbia . In just two years, Serbia demonstrated

Today we celebrate the World Day of Social Justice , which underscores the importance of fostering a society where equity and fairness are not just ideals but realities for us all. Initiated by the United Nations, this day serves as a collective call to action, aiming to spotlight issues of poverty, exclusion, gender equality, unemployment, human rights, and social protections. A recent article from Harvard highlights the indispensable role of open data in addressing public health inequities, pointing out the broader implications for social justice. The lack of equity in data availability

For forty years, the EU Framework Programmes have been pivotal in shaping research and innovation within Europe. Since 1984, these programmes, have systematically supported scientific and technological advancements. Horizon Europe , the latest iteration with a budget of 95.5 billion Euro, aims to bridge the gap between research and its practical, societal applications. The EU Framework Programme for research initially focused on coordinating community-level research initiatives. However, through various iterations and Treaty modifications, it evolved into a crucial financial and strategic tool

On 1 March 2024 , from 10:00 to 11:00 CET , our webinar on "New b usiness m odels for d ata- d riven s ervices" is set to provide fresh insights into the utilisation of open data. Th e event, building on the data.europa.eu discussion paper , aims to explore how public sector information, when made available as open data, can be purposefully re-used to creat e value for both public and private sectors . In recent years, the focus on open data has shifted towards understanding and meeting end-user needs. Th e webinar will examine the potential of open data in Europe, exploring how it can drive

This year marks the fifth anniversary of RescEU, an initiative by the European Commission that has strengthened disaster response mechanisms across Europe. Established to extend the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, RescEU embodies a deep commitment to protecting citizens from diverse disasters and managing emerging risks effectively. Since its launch in 2019, RescEU has served as a robust reserve of European capacities, fully funded by the EU. This includes a fleet of firefighting aircraft, medical evacuation planes, and critical medical supplies and field hospitals, ready to tackle health

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated on 11 February, highlights the critical role women and girls play in science and technology. This year, the focus is on "Women in Science Leadership: A New Era for Sustainability," recognising their contribution to tackling global challenges such as health and climate change. The diversity in research, brought by women, brings fresh perspectives, talent, and creativity, essential for sustainable development. Despite progress in higher education, women continue to be underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering, and

Our recent series of panel discussions on AI and open data ecosystems has generated an exceptional level of engagement, with a record number of over 2000 registrations in total for the three sessions. These discussions brought together experts to educate stakeholders in the open data environment about the transformative impact of AI. The panels aimed to shed light on how AI intersects with open data, such as using open data to train AI systems or employing AI to generate new data, while also delving into how EU regulatory proposals could shape this dynamic field. In first panel discussion

The European Health Data & Evidence Network (EHDEN) is changing the way health data is used across Europe. Since its launch in November 2018, EHDEN has been pioneering efforts to generate large scale insights and evidence from real-world clinical data. Their goal is to support patients, governments, and the industry in understanding wellbeing, disease, treatments, outcomes and new therapeutics and devices. As we approach the end of EHDEN's five-year IMI 2 phase in 2024, it's time to reflect on its achievements and look ahead to its sustainable future. EHDEN has surpassed its original

We are excited to invite you to the upcoming ‘ Open data maturity 2023: best practices across Europe ’ webinar on 16 February 2024, from 10:00 to11:30 CET. This event, scheduled following the release of the ninth Open Data Maturity (ODM) report at the end of 2023, is an opportunity to delve into the advancements and strategies of open data initiatives across Europe. The ODM report is an assessment tool that measures the maturity of open data practices in 35 European countries, highlighting the progress in promoting open data publication and reuse. This webinar aims to provide a clear