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With over 1.9 million datasets spanning 14 categories on the data.europa.eu portal, it can become a challenge to navigate to the right dataset. To make this a more enjoyable experience, the advanced search functionality is designed to help you in finding exactly what you need with precision and ease to help support further endeavours powered by open data. The advanced search options on the portal offer a step-by-step filtering system which allows users to refine their query as closely as possible. For example, users can utilise search operators in the properties section to find specific words

Within the Interoperable Europe portal , there are many useful tools and solutions provided to support users in their processes when it comes to software, specifications, standards, and data models. One of these resources is the Country Knowledge page , focused on creating an understanding of how digital governments and interoperability are evolving across Europe. This page provides key resources regarding public administrations’ digitalisation on both the national and European levels. The main goal of the Country Knowledge page is to bring together national profiles, strategies, and

We are excited to unveil the newly redesigned homepage of our open data portal. With this redesign, we want to make your experience with open data as useful and simple as possible and improve how you interact with datasets and data.europa.eu functionalities. The homepage provides a fresh look and feel, with a modern design that works seamlessly across all devices. Another enhanced feature is the streamlined navigation, with a cleaner layout and short links to help you get right where you need to go. The homepage now also highlights trending topics, recent publications, and upcoming events

Europe is working on a new era focused on technological leadership by utilising quantum . Quantum technology is powered by physics and looks at the composition of particles in time and space. The European Commission is stimulating the emergence of a strong, unified quantum ecosystem in which quantum research can be conducted following the highest standards. Quantum technologies will use elements of physics to help us solve complex global challenges related to health, energy, logistics, and finance. To position Europe as a global leader in quantum by 2030, the Commission has adopted a Quantum

As summer is still in full swing all across Europe, it’s the perfect moment for young learners to explore the world of open data and all the useful insights it can provide. Open data is a giant library of facts and figures that is accessible to anyone, even our youngest generation. Whether it is through reading, exploring datasets, or joining a summer programme , there are many ways to gain insights into open data. One great opportunity to get kids introduced to open data is by letting them discover datasets. In th e little miss data blog post , you can find an assortment of kid-friendly

One of the most important initiatives in wildlife restoration has become the restoration of health in our oceans and waters globally. The European Commission has now launched the European Digital Twin Ocean, as part of the EU Mission called ‘Restore our oceans and waters by 2030’. A digital twin is a replica of a physical object, system, or process in a digital form of its environment. This helps organisations create simulations of real situations and their outcomes to conduct precise and targeted decision-making. The main goal of the digital twin is to make knowledge about the ocean readily

With global temperatures rising and ecosystems becoming fragile, travellers seek ways to reduce their carbon footprint whilst still creating meaningful and fun summer experiences. From choosing low-emission transport to discovering eco-certified accommodations, sustainability is becoming increasingly accessible in travel. What if open data could help to make these choices easier? Open data helps change how we plan and experience travel through services and apps, which users can use to plan their getaways. Platforms such as data.europa.eu and the Copernicus climate service , enable access to

As the data.europa academy begins its summer break, we look back at our successful July webinar, ‘ Next steps to compliance: preparing for the EU AI Act ’. The strong interest in this topic was reflected in the high registration numbers - over 1 300 participants signed up, setting a new record for the academy! A Policy and Legal Officer from the EU AI Office (DG CONNECT) joined the webinar to share updates on the implementation of the EU AI Act . Attendees gained insights into the timeline, including the upcoming milestone on 2 August 2025, when rules for general-purpose AI will apply and

To make data more accessible and engaging, data.europa.eu has now introduced a new embedded CSV data visualisation tool. This tool allows users to transform raw datasets into clear and interactive graphics directly available on our portal. Prior to this, CSV files needed external tools to conduct analyses as the files are usually filled with large information pieces. Now with just a few clicks, users can visualise their data in graphs, charts, and tables that bring these files to life. In order to use this feature, it is important you have a dataset that is available for downloading in CSV

The European Week of Regions and Cities returns to Brussels this autumn, from Monday, 13 October to Wednesday, 15 October 2025, bringing together politicians, public officials, researchers, businesses, and citizens to explore how local and regional actors are shaping Europe’s future. Organised by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy and the European Committee of the Regions , it is the largest EU event dedicated to Cohesion Policy and a key platform for sharing knowledge, networking, and showcasing impact at the local level. At data.europa.eu , we are