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Want to learn more about the role of non-EU member states within the European open data ecosystem? Join us on 10 July, from 10:00 to 11:30 CEST, where we will host a webinar together with experts from Ukraine and Serbia to explore how non-EU countries actively contribute to European open data ecosystems. As open data plays an increasing role in transparency, innovation, and evidence-based policymaking, cross-border collaboration is becoming essential to strengthen Europe’s data landscape. The webinar will feature contributions from Yanina Liubyva, representing Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital
The European Union’s Transparency Register is a publicly accessible database that shows which organisations and individuals seek to influence EU policy and decision-making. Managed jointly by the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission, the register lists all the interest representatives in Europe, such as non-governmental organisations and consultancies. It provides information on who they represent, which policies they aim to influence, and the resources they use. By making these activities visible, the register strengthens accountability and
From 12-14 October, Brussels will host the European Week of Regions and Cities, which is the EU's largest event dedicated to Cohesion Policy. The event allows participants to come together and foster cooperation, knowledge exchange and addressing regional and urban challenges. Cities and regions use this event to present their policies and capacity for growth through workshops and sessions. This year's theme is centred around the motto "Strong regions, strong Europe", as the event focuses on bringing together stakeholders from cities and regions across Europe. During the European Week of
Over the past months, the European Data Portal published three new data stories on gender equality , Cyprus , and the growing influence of social media across the EU . Together, they show how open data can be used by anyone to better understand the data shaping Europe today. The first story explored gender equality in Europe. Despite progress in recent decades, the EU-wide Gender Equality Index score of just 63.4 out of 100 shows how much work remains to be done. Women are still far less likely to hold senior positions and are more than three times as likely as men to work part-time, often
SEMIC 2026 is Europe’s leading conference on semantic interoperability and digital government, taking place on 30 November 2026 in Dublin, Ireland. Organised by the European Commission’s DG DIGIT and supported by the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, this year’s theme is“Interoperable Europe driving competitiveness”. The event will bring together policymakers, public sector leaders, interoperability experts, researchers, GovTech innovators and practitioners from across Europe. Participants can expect a mix of strategic keynote discussions and hands-on workshop sessions
Open Data to Empower Communities and Strengthen Social Inclusion is an interactive exhibition stand taking place on 14 October 2026 during the European Week of Regions and Cities in Brussels, Belgium. The session is hosted at Square Brussels, Exhibition Area, Grand Hall 2, and will be held in English. Visitors will discover how open data can help newcomers access essential local services and integrate more easily into their communities. Through practical examples, including the Integreat platform, participants can explore how municipalities use data-driven solutions to improve social inclusion
The EU Agri-Hackathon 2026 is a three-day innovation event taking place from 16–18 October 2026, bringing together farmers, developers, researchers, data experts, entrepreneurs and policymakers from across Europe. Participants will collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to develop digital solutions that help simplify farming, improve data management and support a more sustainable agri-food sector. During the hackathon, attendees can expect hands-on teamwork, mentoring from industry experts, networking opportunities and the chance to pitch their ideas to a panel of judges. Winning teams will be
Can we trust data that was never directly collected from the real world? This was the central question explored during the data.europa academy webinar on Friday, 5 June 2026 titled ‘Responsible use of AI ‑ generated and synthetic data in research'. The session, part of the series “Open data, academia, and ethics”, introduced participants to the growing role of AI ‑ generated and synthetic data in research. For those less familiar with the topic, synthetic data refers to data that is artificially created, often to overcome challenges such as limited availability or privacy concerns, while still
Want to learn more about the role of non-EU member states within the European open data ecosystem? Join us on 10 July, from 10:00 to 11:30 CEST, where we will host a webinar together with experts from Ukraine and Serbia to explore how non-EU countries actively contribute to European open data ecosystems. As open data plays an increasing role in transparency, innovation, and evidence-based policymaking, cross-border collaboration is becoming essential to strengthen Europe’s data landscape. The webinar will feature contributions from Yanina Liubyva, representing Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital
Have you ever wondered how citizens’ voices are truly reflected in political decision-making? Every year on Monday, 30 June, the International Day of Parliamentarism shines a spotlight on the institutions that help turn public debate into laws and policies. Established by the United Nations in 2018, this day recognises the essential role of parliaments in representing people and shaping democratic societies. The International Day of Parliamentarism marks the founding of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in 1889, the world’s first political multilateral organisation promoting dialogue and