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![Open data portals around Europe: Sweden encouraging and fueling innovation](/sites/default/files/news/Picture9.png.jpg)
Open data portals around Europe: Sweden encouraging and fueling innovation
Sweden’s data portal is supporting the ambition for open data to become a strategic societal resource, which business, society, and the public sector can use. The portal has reached a total of 17 000 datasets, which are supplied by 335 different organisations, and this number is frequently updated on their website. These datasets contribute to Sweden’s ambition to foster innovation power to help society move forward. The data portal is divided in 13 different categories, with the government and public sector being the biggest one (7 000 datasets), followed by population and society (6 900
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International Day of Parliamentarism: a moment of reflection and appreciation
On June 30, 1889, the Inter-Parliamentary Union was created. Since 2018, we celebrate the International Day of Parliamentarism on that very same day, a commemoration that is dedicated to appreciating parliaments and to reflect on the goals they have reached in becoming more representative and become future ready. The International Day of Parliamentarism holds particular relevance to the European Union (EU) elections, which just concluded this month . As citizens across member states casted their votes, 720 parliament members play a pivotal role in shaping EU policies and legislation. By
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Best practices around Europe: Insights from front runners in Open Data Maturity
The O pen Data Best Practices in Europe report puts a spotlight on countries that have significantly improved their scores in the Open Data Maturity (ODM) assessment of 2023 and identifies the drivers for their success. This benchmarking exercise is performed by data.europa.eu , to evaluate the maturity of the participating countries in the field of open data. In 2023, a total of 35 countries participated in the assessment, including the 27 EU Member states, three European Free Trade Association countries, and five candidate countries. In this report, the countries that are identified as the
2023 Open Data Best Practices in Europe
Portugal, Serbia and Slovakia achieved large improvements in their open data maturity according to the 2023 open data maturity assessment, which annually measures the efforts of European countries in making public sector information available and stimulating its reuse. This report on open data best practices investigates the drivers behind this growth through interviews with the open data teams of these three countries. It aims to facilitate the sharing of best practices, and formulates recommendations that may be beneficial for other countries seeking to enhance their open data maturity.
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![A new push for European democracy: How the voice of citizens is included](/sites/default/files/news/A%20new%20push%20for%20European%20democracy.png)
A new push for European democracy: How the voice of citizens is included
The European Commission is committed to protecting and fostering democracy as the EU faces challenges like election interference, threats against journalists and the spread of manipulative information . After introducing the European Democracy Action Plan in 2020, the Commission adopted the Defence of Democracy Package in 2023. These initiatives promote citizen and civil society participation in policymaking to empower them. This participation is enabled by the Citizen’s Engagement Platform of the Commission. Here, citizens can engage and debate with each other on EU policies, which are then
![Open Data portals around Europe: Ireland’s hub of innovation and collaboration](/sites/default/files/news/Picture1_4.png)
Open Data portals around Europe: Ireland’s hub of innovation and collaboration
Ireland’s commitment to open data is demonstrated by the Open Data Portal, data.gov.ie , a central point for information via public sector datasets. The portal offers over 18,000 datasets from 147 publishers, helping to make governmental data accessible, reusable, and available in free open formats. Furthermore, it serves as an ecosystem for sharing data about a broad range of topics, like the legal system and public safety , health , and regions and cities . Ireland’s journey with open data started in 2014 and the Irish government is dedicated in being a European leader in open data . Ireland
Webinar ‘Data spaces: experience from the European Mobility Data Space’
Are you interested in exploring the benefits of data sharing in the mobility sector? Join our webinar, ‘ Data Spaces: Experience from the European Mobility Data Space ,’ and gain insights from experts in the field. This engaging online event will take place on Friday, 19 July 2024, from 10:00 to 11:00 CEST. This webinar will offer an in-depth exploration of the European Mobility Data Space (EMDS), with a particular focus on the railway sector and the application of ERA (European Railway Agency) ontologies. You will discover how EMDS facilitates the exchange of data across the mobility sector
Panel discussion 'Data controllership and anonymisation’
Are you interested in understanding the intricacies of data controllership and anonymisation? Join our panel discussion, ' Data controllership and anonymisation’, to learn about the topics shaping the field. Scheduled for 12 July from 10:00 to 11:30 CEST, this panel discussion will explore how nonpersonal data can be reclassified as personal data, the current methods of assessing controllership and joint controllership, and the impacts of these factors on open data sharing. Gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of data privacy and governance. Curious to learn more? Mark your
![Unveiling the citation functionality: Tools and guidelines to cite open data](/sites/default/files/news/Citation_tool_news_0.jpg)
Unveiling the citation functionality: Tools and guidelines to cite open data
Data citation is crucial in the scientific research process, providing proper acknowledgment of sources and facilitating easier identification and reproduction of research results. By citing data, researchers can track the impact of data, promote its discoverability, and reward data creators. Though citing data is not a new practice, using persistent identifiers has gained importance due to the increased need to track citations and understand their impact. To support researchers in effectively citing data, data.europa.eu offers a comprehensive guide on data citation: Data Citation: A Guide to
Register now for our webinar 'Stories from the Use Case Observatory - Volume 2'
On 28 June 2024 from 10.00 to 11.30 CEST , join us for the webinar 'Stories from the Use Case Observatory - Volume 2 '. This session delves into the significant effects of open data reuse across Europe, part of the ongoing Use Case Observatory project. The Use Case Observatory , active from 2022 to 2025, evaluates the economic, governmental, social, and environmental effects of open data. Monitoring 30 selected reuse cases, the project aims to highlight the transformative potential of open data. Building on the first volume published in 2022, this second volume assesses 13 reuse cases