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EuropeScope is an independent platform that helps people understand how decisions are made in the European Union. Built entirely on official open data from the European Parliament Open Data Portal and the Council of the European Union public voting register , the platform turns complex legislative information into explainable and auditable intelligence. It provides a comprehensive view of EU lawmaking, covering parliamentary votes, Member of the European Parliament (MEP) activities, committees, national delegations and Council voting records. The platform analyses thousands of roll call votes

The data.europa academy invites data enthusiasts, researchers, policymakers and conservation practitioners to join the webinar 'From space to species: using Earth Observation data for biodiversity' on Friday, 25 September from 10:00 to 11:15 CEST. As biodiversity loss and environmental change remain major global challenges, Earth Observation data is becoming an increasingly important tool for monitoring ecosystems and supporting evidence-based decision-making. This webinar will introduce the ways satellite and geospatial data can help transform environmental information into practical

In 2020, the European Commission adopted the EU anti-racism action plan , setting out measures to combat racial discrimination across the European Union. As part of the broader vision of a Union of Equality, the strategy aimed to improve the enforcement of anti-discrimination laws, strengthen action against hate crime and hate speech, and encourage Member States to develop national action plans against racism. This initiative reflected the growing recognition that racism continues to affect many people in Europe and requires coordinated action at all levels. The action plan has brought

As students, professionals, and lifelong learners are back from their summer breaks, it is the perfect time to invest in new skills. The data.europa academy offers a wide range of free online courses designed to help users understand, access and make better use of open data. Whether you are new to the field or looking to deepen your expertise, the academy provides flexible learning opportunities that can support your personal and professional development. The platform features structured learning paths covering topics such as open data fundamentals, data visualisation, data literacy, and the

The European Union’s Creative Europe programme supports cultural, creative and audiovisual sectors across Europe through funding, networking and cross-border cooperation. Since 2014, the programme has helped organisations and professionals foster cultural diversity, strengthen artistic expression and unlock the economic potential of Europe’s creative industries. Managed by the European Commission, Creative Europe is structured around three strands: Culture , MEDIA , and a cross-sectoral strand . The Culture strand supports initiatives such as international cooperation projects, European

With only 4 years remaining until the target year of the United Nations 2030 agenda , governments and citizens across Europe are taking stock of progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The European Commission and Eurostat regularly monitor the EU’s performance using a broad set of indicators that track issues such as climate action, health, education, and equality. Reliable data helps in understanding where progress is being made and where additional efforts are needed. To support this work, Eurostat publishes annual assessments and maintains a comprehensive set of SDG

Bulgaria’s national open data portal offers a central access point to public-sector information published by government institutions across the country. Available through the Bulgarian open data portal, the platform helps users discover and access datasets from ministries, municipalities and other public bodies. By making information available in reusable formats, the portal supports transparency, innovation and evidence-based decision-making throughout society. The portal is part of Bulgaria’s broader digital transformation efforts and is managed within the country’s e-government framework

The European Commission’s AI Innovation Package aims to strengthen Europe’s position in AI by supporting start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises, researchers and innovators. The package was introduced alongside the development of the EU’s artificial intelligence framework and focuses on helping organisations build trustworthy AI that aligns with European values and regulations. Key measures include increased access to supercomputing resources, support for innovation, and initiatives to improve access to high-quality data. A central component of the package is the creation of AI Factories

The High-value dataset dashboard on the European Data Portal offers a new way to explore high-value datasets (HVDs) published across Europe. The dashboard provides an overview of datasets covered by the EU’s HVD Implementing Regulation , allowing users to view information by country, category, metadata quality and data format. It helps public authorities, businesses, researchers and citizens better understand the availability of some of Europe’s most impactful public-sector data. HVDs are a key element of the European strategy for data , which aims to make public-sector information more

The Copernicus Climate Data Store is one of Europe’s most important resources for climate information, providing free access to a wealth of data, tools and applications. Developed as part of the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service , the platform brings together climate observations, reanalysis products, seasonal forecasts and climate projections in a single location. By offering reliable and accessible information on past, present and future climate conditions, the Climate Data Store supports researchers, policymakers, businesses and citizens in understanding climate-related