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In an era of digital transformation, the European Union is at the forefront of unlocking the potential of public sector data, with high-value datasets (HVDs) being particularly impactful due to their substantial social and economic benefits. As these datasets are essential for enhancing digital services, the HVD Implementing Regulation was introduced to standardise the publication and reuse of HVDs across Member States. If you want to know the significant changes introduced by this regulation, read our previous news piece . Despite the enforcement on 9 June 2024, the Open Data Maturity Report
On 21 June from 10:00 to 11:30 CEST , join us for the webinar ‘ The European Drug Report: using an open data approach to improve data visualisation ’. In this engaging session, the report of the European Drug Agency will be presented, allowing you to learn from the latest experiences and insights. The webinar is suitable for public health professionals, policymakers, data enthusiasts, and anyone interested in leveraging open data to improve the clarity and impact of the European Drug Report . This webinar will explore how open data can be used to enhance the report's data visualisation, making
The last few months have been focused on the European elections , which take place once every 5 years. This year, EU citizens could vote from 6 to 9 June on their party of preference. With their vote, citizens can decide which Members of the European Parliament represent them to adopt laws and shape the future of the EU. Today, the provisional results have been published, which show that the Group of the European People's Party has received the most votes (184 out of 720 seats) in the European Union, followed by Renew Europe with 80 seats. With the help of real-time data, a map from the
Open standards are publicly available specifications and guidelines designed to ensure that different systems, software, and technologies can communicate and operate seamlessly together. These standards foster interoperability, reduce costs, and avoid dependencies on a single software vendor, thereby enhancing flexibility and innovation across various sectors. By adhering to open standards, organisations and governments can promote a more collaborative and integrated digital environment. The Interoperable Europe Act , which entered into force in April 2024, represents the advancement of
Today we celebrate the World Environment Day , where the global community emphasises the need to restore ecosystems. This year's theme, 'Our Land. Our Future’ highlights the importance of reversing land degradation, a situation impacting nearly 3.2 billion people, or 40 % of the world's population and threatening food security, livelihoods, and biodiversity. This shows why changes in the way of life are needed from this generation to ensure a more balanced earth. Leveraging data is essential for supporting effective restoration. Interestingly, trees play a big part in this data extraction
The European Commission is ensuring that Europe is becoming a union that aims to provide justice for everyone. Using funds for several activities to protect EU citizens and EU values, for example supporting the European Health Union in responding to cross-border health crises, creating a strategy for the future of Schengen for easy travel, and setting up the European Security Union to address security challenges. Each of these activities has a long-term schedule; therefore, it is important that citizens know about the progress that is made. To inform on the EU Security Union Strategy 2020-2025
Join us in celebrating the Pride Month in June, a time to raise awareness on the human rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer persons (LGBTIQ+). Unfortunately, the people of this community still face stigmatisation, violence, and discrimination , based on who they are. As the EU strives to create an environment of safety and equality, this month is filled with several activities aimed at promoting awareness on the topic. Already in May, the EU started the conversation on the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT), by highlighting
On 24 May, data.europa.Academy hosted the second workshop for students and academics on ‘How to use open data for your research ’. With 150 participants, the workshop was successful in reaching a diverse audience, showcasing the value of open data in the field of research for academia. The event kicked off with an engaging introduction from the data.europa.eu team, shedding light on what open data is and providing an overview of our portal. Delving into its features, the team highlighted the variety of information available, and the value it brings to users. The workshop then transitioned into
On 14 June 2024 from 10:00 to 11:30 CET , join us for the webinar ‘ Exploring the potential of high-value datasets: Connecting with real use cases ’. As the European Union is taking significant steps to improve the power of open data in the public sector, the High-value Datasets Implementing Regulation will enter into force in June. These datasets are recognised for their great social and economic benefits. The upcoming webinar will be divided into two sections, providing a comprehensive view of the HVD Implementing Regulation. Firstly, insights from the research report ‘High-value Datasets
To increase its voice in the world, the European Commission is taking an active role in international projects. As part of the strategic objective ‘ A stronger Europe in the worl d ’ outlined in the Political guidelines for the next European Commission 2019-2024, topics like food security, the EU-US trade, and the situation in Ukraine are addressed in a data-centric way. By focusing on external actions in a structured way, the Commission wants to take a coordinated approach to give Europe a stronger, more unified position in the world. As global events like the coronavirus or the food shortage