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The ODECO project , funded by the Horizon 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network , is a 4-year initiative aimed at transforming the open data landscape in Europe. Running from October 2021 to September 2025, ODECO focuses on creating a user-driven, circular, and inclusive open data ecosystem. This project brings together 9 leading international universities, research centres, and sixteen partners from industry and the public sector, all working collaboratively to address the challenges of open data fragmentation and reusability. At the heart of ODECO are fifteen Early-Stage
Today we mark the 15th anniversary of the Lisbon Treaty , where we reflect on its transformative impact on the European Union's governance and structure. Signed on December 13, 2007 , and effective from December 1, 2009, the Lisbon Treaty aimed to enhance the ÐÒÔËÂÖÅÌ's efficiency and democratic legitimacy. Key changes included the establishment of a long-term President of the European Council and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, strengthening the ÐÒÔËÂÖÅÌ's external representation . A notable achievement of the treaty was the extension of the co-decision
A data space is a secure ecosystem where data can be shared, accessed, and utilised among a network of trusted partners. Unlike traditional data storage, a data space enables controlled data exchange between organisations while ensuring data sovereignty and privacy. In line with this, the European Union has launched initiatives for Common European Data Spaces across various fields, including healthcare, energy, finance, and agriculture. These data spaces are designed to empower sectors to share and exchange data across ÐÒÔËÂÖÅÌ borders, creating a vibrant data economy that benefits businesses
The Digital Future of Justice 2.0 Hackathon , held from 15 to 17 November 2024 at the University of Bologna , brought together bright minds from across Europe to explore the synergy between technology and justice. Organised by the Council of Europe in collaboration with the Institute of Legal Informatics and Judicial Systems , this event aimed to harness technology for better human rights protection and to raise awareness among legal professionals. 26 participants, including students and researchers from all around Europe, engaged in a competition to develop innovative solutions that address
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This series of data stories is intended to bring attention to the European Union's (ÐÒÔËÂÖÅÌ) high-value datasets, and to demonstrate how they can be used to inform public discussions of relevant issues. Each story is paired with a visualisation note, an article that introduces readers to the language of data visualisation.
Mark your calendars for a new webinar ‘ Smart Cities and digital twin technology: the case of Rotterdam’ hosted by data.europa academy on Friday, 6 December 2024, from 10:00 to 11:00 CET. This session aims to introduce participants to the innovative world of smart city strategies and digital twin technology, featuring a practical example from the city of Rotterdam. The European Union sees open data as a cornerstone for building smart cities that are transparent, participatory, and data driven. Digital twin technology, which relies on open data, acts as a virtual mirror of a city, integrating
On 11 January, 2024, the official press release announcing that the European Data Act entered into force was published. Almost a year later, we look back at the developments of the past year and simultaneously forward to what comes next for the Data Act. Aiming to support a more competitive and innovative data economy by improving access to data in the ÐÒÔËÂÖÅÌ market , the open data landscape shifted with the introduction of the Data Act. The Data Act will officially become applicable in September 2025 , so in 2024 organisations can start preparing their access to data according to the new rules
To mark Data Protection Day (28 January), the Council of Europe (CoE), CPDP Conferences and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) are co-organising a one-day event focused on exploring the current and future landscape of data protection. The CPDP - Data Protection Day event takes place on 28 January as a celebration of the opening for signature in 1981 of Convention 108, the first legally binding international instrument to protect privacy in the digital age. This conference serves as a platform for discussing the challenges and opportunities that arise when emerging technologies and
The Data Spaces Symposium 2025 is a European event dedicated to advancing data spaces, fostering data sovereignty, and enabling seamless data sharing across sectors. Organised by the Data Spaces Support Centre (DSSC) and the Data Spaces Business Alliance, the next edition of the Data Spaces Symposium will take place at the Hilton Hotel in Warsaw, from 11-12 March during the Polish ICT Week in 2025. After the success of March 2024, which hosted over 900 participants, this gathering will highlight the value of data sharing in Europe and beyond, unlocking business opportunities, and boosting the
Last week we hosted an exciting event in Paris! On 12 and 13 November, a workshop designed to bring data providers from across Europe together, counted with the attendance of 40 participants from 22 different countries. For two days, there was a mix of presentations and moments of interaction between the data providers, which led to many new insights. On the first day, after a word of introduction by the Publications Office of the European Union , there was a keynote speech by the French Interministerial Directorate for Digital Services (DINUM) about their data.gouv.fr open data platform. The