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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

On January 28, 2025, the Council of Europe , CPDP Conferences , and the European Data Protection Supervisor will co-host the CPDP Data Protection Day in Brussels, Belgium. This event celebrates the anniversary of Convention 108 , the first legally binding international treaty dedicated to safeguarding privacy rights in the digital age. Marking its 44th year, the event focuses on the continued importance of data protection in an era of unprecedented technological innovation. The conference will delve into issues related to technology, governance, and privacy, with a focus on the challenges

The data.europa.eu datasets are used by individuals, businesses, and governmental portals. Judict is one example; a database with more than 700 legal acts and more than 61,000 analysed documents in EU Financial Law. Judict provides a comprehensive database on EU Financial Regulatory Law, containing all Regulations and Directives in the areas of funds, capital markets, banking and insurance, as well as all documents from the European and National supervisory authorities. The service is designed to promote understanding and engagement with the judiciary by making court decisions searchable

In today’s data-driven world, understanding and leveraging open data is a useful skill to have. The data.europa.eu e-learning programme offers an accessible and engaging way to enhance your knowledge of open data, whether you’re a policymaker, researcher, student, or simply curious about the field. Designed with both beginners and advanced learners in mind, this comprehensive programme will transform your understanding of how open data can drive innovation, inform decisions, and create societal value. The programme covers a wide range of topics, making it a one-stop resource for mastering open

Our latest publication, the 2024 Geospatial Trends Report , offers a comprehensive analysis of the latest advancements in geospatial data. The report explores emerging trends and their implications for the open data community, emphasising the transformative potential of geospatial technologies. As we move further into a data-driven future, understanding these trends is essential for maximising the value of geospatial data. A standout feature of the report is its focus on geospatial digital twins. These digital replicas of physical environments are transforming the way we interact with and

We are excited to share the findings from our 2024 User Survey Assessment, an initiative designed to deepen our understanding of the data.europa.eu user community. The survey, conducted last September and October, explored a range of topics, including user demographics, preferred content, and experiences with our platform. Since its launch in 2022, this annual assessment has allowed us to identify trends and track changes over time. One key trend revealed that the majority of our users are aged between 35 and 54, and their representation within our community has grown steadily over the years

2024 has been an eventful year for the data.europa academy , highlighted by a series of events that engaged participants from across Europe and beyond. Through 15 webinars, four panel discussions, two workshops, and one focus group, the academy explored key topics ranging from a series on artificial intelligence in data ecosystems to high-value datasets. In total, we have been happy to host more than 5,400 participants during the 2024 webinars! webinars! Building on key themes, the academy organised two new workshops for students to equip them with the knowledge and tools necessary to