Newsletter - December 2024

Curious about the future of urban living? Join our upcoming webinar, featuring insights from representatives of the Smart Cities Marketplace and the Digital City Rotterdam project, taking place on 6 December from 10:00 to 11:00 CET. Click to register and explore how open data and smart technologies, like digital twins, are transforming city development.

How can recent developments in EU data protection law impact open data sharing practices? Our new report provides insights into what this means for data providers and how to mitigate risks when sharing open data. Get updated on personal data, data controllership and more!

Stay informed with the new EU Sanctions Tracker, an innovative tool offering insights into EU financial sanctions and travel bans. Providing transparency and analysis, the app supports the public in a variety of ways. Explore detailed and dynamic data visualisations and learn how to navigate through the tracker in our news piece. 

Discover the future of data sharing with Simpl. This open-source platform powers the EU’s Common European Data Spaces, enabling secure, seamless data exchange across sectors like healthcare and energy. With Simpl, businesses and citizens gain control while being innovative and collaborative. Read more about this initiative that supports interoperability across Europe! 

Open data is supporting sustainability by driving innovation and informed decision-making. From tracking carbon emissions to optimising resource use, accessible datasets empower governments, businesses, and individuals to take actionable steps towards a greener future. Discover how datasets from data.europa.eu foster transparency and promote sustainable development.