The introduction of Minimal Interoperability Mechanisms (MIMs) marks a big development in the pursuit of shaping Europe’s digital future and ensuring seamless data exchange across the continent. Interoperability supports different systems to communicate and share data effectively between one another. MIMs are standards and technical specifications that help cities, communities, and suppliers to replicate data or let data easily flow between systems. In Europe, MIMs Plus was developed based on the original MIMs framework to cater to the specific needs of European cities and legislation. This is

The European Week of Regions and Cities , the biggest annual Brussels-based event dedicated to regional and urban policy, is taking place from 7 to 10 October 2024. This year’s event promises to be a dynamic platform for regional and local authorities, experts, and academics to exchange ideas and best practices. With over 100 sessions and workshops, participants will explore key topics such as green transition, digital transformation, and social inclusion. The motto of the event is ‘Empowering Communities’, and the following themes will provide a platform for discussion between multiple

We just launched our yearly data.europa.eu  user satisfaction survey . We would be happy to hear any feedback you may have for us regarding  the portal,  the  data.europa academy,  and more! Your opinion will help us further improve the portal’s content and features. As the official portal for European data, we provide access to open data from public administrations throughout Europe. We organise many webinars and events to help you improve your open data skills. On the portal, you also find data stories, studies, and news pieces on open data and related topics. The fully anonymous survey

With close to 10 000 datasets, dados.gov is the open data portal of the Portuguese Public Administration that provides access to many different topics. As an open portal, any user can choose to upload a dataset, for personal use or from a business perspective. With this initiative, the Portuguese government wants to motivate data reuse so citizens, businesses, and researchers can leverage public data to create impactful solutions. On their portal, an extensive collection of datasets can be found, covering diverse categories such as healthcare, transportation, environment, and education. The

Our data.europa.eu portal offers an extensive archive of datasets from across the European Union and beyond. With more than 1 800 000 datasets on 14 different categories, it can be difficult to find the dataset that you need. To help you with the search, we have created a comprehensive step by-step guide on using our search functionality. Getting Started: Use the search bar at the top of the homepage to enter keywords and select whether you're searching for datasets, catalogues, or editorial content. Refining Your Search: High-Value Dataset (HVD): Filter to show only HVDs. Provenance: Filter

Every year, between 17 July and 24 August, the night sky puts on a beautiful show known as the Perseid Meteor Shower . The peak of this meteor shower is also known as the celebration of San Lorenzo , or the night of the shooting stars, which took place on the night of 12 August. This annual event captivates stargazers around the world with an amazing display of 100 meteors per hour when the Earth passes through the debris left by Comet Swift-Tuttle. People across Europe gathered to witness San Lorenzo, often associated with making wishes upon the shooting stars. Open data plays a role in

The International Youth Day , celebrated each year on 12 August, takes a forward-thinking approach in 2024 with its theme centred around ‘Digitalisation and Sustainable Development’. Young individuals can lead the way towards reaching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations. While there are still challenges in accessing digital tools, young people are the largest demographic group of users and developers who can shape global digital trends. Digital connectivity is one of the six key transitions defined by the UN that can have a large impact on reaching the SDGs. The

Our data.europa.eu Academy course ‘ Understanding the legal side of open data ’ is developed for data users who want to learn about legislation and regulations related to open data. With webinars and reading materials, users can teach themselves and create a deeper understanding about the current legal challenges on the use and distribution of open data. Moreover, the material is regularly updated to keep up with upcoming challenges on topics like intellectual property or data protection. The course contains four different lessons, where the lesson on ‘ Artificial Intelligence and data

On 18 July, with 401 votes in favour, the European Parliament elected Ursula von der Leyen for another term as President of the European Union. Ahead of the vote, von der Leyen presented her Political Guidelines for the next European Commission 2024-2029. In these guidelines, the European Data Union Strategy is proposed to enhance productivity in the EU through digital technology diffusion and the utilisation of open data. This strategy states the goal of a widespread adoption of digital technologies across various sectors. By enhancing digital infrastructure, the Commission aims to ensure

In the dynamic landscape of digital transformation, European policymakers are making a shift in drafting legislation with digital-ready policymaking in mind. During the SEMIC conference that took place on 27 June, there was a focus on making policies and legislative acts future-proof and interoperable. Digital-ready means that policies and legislative acts facilitate seamless, digital-by-default implementation through optimal use of technology and data . There are six different components that describe digital-ready policies, of which one is the ‘ Once-only principle and reuse of data ’. This