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Technology can improve public sector operations and service delivery in multiple ways. For this reason, the European Commission has developed the Public Sector Tech Watch (PSTW) . This observatory is dedicated to monitoring, analysing, and disseminating the use of emerging technologies within the public sector in Europe. Managed by the Directorate-General for Informatics and the Joint Research Centre, the PSTW serves as a vital resource for understanding how technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain are transforming public services. One of the key components of the PSTW is

In January we started the year by hosting the webinar ‘ Navigating the European data strategy: the progress towards the single market of data ’, providing participants with valuable insights into the evolving legal landscape of open data. With over 1 100 registrants the webinar sparked a lot of interest in the open data community, highlighting the topic’s relevance. The webinar aimed to offer attendees a comprehensive understanding of key EU data policies. Experts from the European Commission elaborated on major legislative drivers that are shaping European data policies, focusing specifically

Mark your calendars for the latest webinar of our data spaces series . On Friday, 14 February 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 CET, we will explore the intersection of open data and finance during the engaging webinar ‘ Data spaces: experience from the European Financial Data Space ’. In line with the European Data Strategy , the European Commission has outlined a framework for the creation of Common European Data Spaces in a number of strategic fields. The purpose of these data spaces is to make a wider range of data available for access and reuse, with the goal of creating a single market for data

On 1 August 2024, the Artificial Intelligence Act entered into force in the European Union. Designed to promote the safe and trustworthy development and deployment of AI in the EU, the Act introduces a risk-based approach, categorising AI systems into four risk levels: minimal, limited, high, and unacceptable. While full enforcement of the AI Act will begin in August 2026, certain provisions will take effect earlier, starting in February 2025. From February 2025, the AI Act will prohibit AI systems that present an unacceptable risk, including those that pose clear threats to people’s safety

Open data is revolutionising the educational sector by providing unprecedented access to information and resources. Schools and universities across Europe are increasingly leveraging open data to enhance learning experiences and improve educational outcomes. For instance, data.europa.eu offers over 37 000 datasets related to education, culture and sport . These datasets enable educators to tailor their teaching methods, making education more interactive and data-driven . The Open Data Impact Map highlights how open data is used globally, with data from 90 countries and more than 1600

Mark your calendars for the first data.europa academy webinar of the year on Friday, 31 January 2025, from 10:00-11:00 CET. Hosted by the data.europa team, this session on ‘ Navigating the European data strategy: The progress towards the single market of data ’, will provide an easy to grasp overview of the legislative frameworks driving Europe's data strategy. This webinar offers an opportunity to explore the current state of play of the European data strategy. Together with experts from the European Commission, we will delve into Europe's journey towards a unified data-driven economy

The Regulation on Health Technology Assessment (HTA) , implemented by the European Union and applicable since 12 January 2025, aims to ensure a fair, transparent, and evidence-based evaluation of medical technologies. By establishing a framework for joint clinical assessments among EU Member States, the HTA enhances decision-making processes, reduces duplication of efforts, and promotes equitable access to innovative healthcare solutions across Europe. Part of the HTA’s success is the connection to open data. Open data ensures that the evidence base for clinical assessments is accessible

Ukraine’s data.gov.ua is the country’s national open data portal, offering over 80,000 datasets across a variety of sectors, including economy , health , and infrastructure . Developed by the Ministry of Digital Transformation, the platform provides free access to government data, supporting transparency and empowering citizens, researchers, and businesses to make data-driven decisions. The most popular dataset on the platform relates to vehicles and their owners, reflecting the practical applications of open data. Additionally, the tag "harvesting" stands out with over 13,000 references

Amid global challenges such as food security, climate change, and geopolitical tensions, the importance of agriculture continues to grow. Open data is emerging as a transformative tool in this sector, offering valuable insights into key topics like soil conditions, weather patterns, and crop performance. By enabling data-driven decision-making, farmers can adopt precision farming techniques that boost crop yields, reduce costs, and enhance sustainability, thereby creating significant impact throughout the agricultural value chain. To support the digital transformation of agriculture and ensure

The Interoperable Europe Portal , the European Union’s unified platform for information on cross-border interoperability of trans-European digital public services, officially launched last November. This portal is central to the Interoperable Europe Act , which aims to promote collaboration among public administrations, businesses, and citizens to build a more connected and digitally integrated Europe. One of its core features is the Interoperable Europe Academy , a hub for education and skill development in digital interoperability. The Interoperable Europe Academy (IOPEU Academy) aspires to