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The European Union is moving forward with its Digital Omnibus , a legislative initiative designed to simplify and streamline Europe’s digital regulatory framework. Introduced by the European Commission in November 2025, the Digital Omnibus brings together targeted updates to existing rules on data, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, aiming to reduce overlaps while maintaining high standards for fundamental rights, data protection and innovation. The proposal is part of the Commission’s broader simplification agenda to make EU legislation clearer and easier to apply in practice. Since

The Digital Networks Act (DNA) is the European Commission's newly proposed regulation to modernise and simplify the EU’s connectivity rules. Adopted in January of 2026, the DNA aims to strengthen Europe’s digital infrastructure by replacing and merging several existing laws, including the Electronic Communications Code and key parts of the Open Internet Regulation . By doing so, it seeks to create a future-proof legal environment that supports innovation, investment, and the rollout of advanced fibre, 5G, and future 6G networks. The proposal aims to respond to findings in the Digital Networks

The EU Open Source Solutions (OSS) catalogue is becoming a central gateway for public administrations across Europe to discover, share, and reuse open-source tools. Launched in 2025 via the Interoperable Europe Portal , the catalogue was created to help public bodies avoid duplicate development, reduce costs, and accelerate digital transformation by adopting interoperable solutions. Today, the catalogue hosts a wide range of open-source solutions sourced from national and local catalogues across Europe. These solutions cover over 30 relevant public-sector domains, from digital citizenship

February has now come to an end, making it a good moment to look back at the webinars hosted this month by the European Data Portal. Throughout February, two webinars brought together experts, policymakers and data practitioners to discuss how European data is collected, shared and reused. The sessions took place on 13 February, focusing on Earth observation, and 27 February, dedicated to the results of the Open Data Maturity (ODM) 2025 report. The first webinar, held on 13 February, explored the topic of Earth observation. Three expert speakers were invited to share their knowledge. Thore

International Women’s Day takes place every year on 8 March and has a long history rooted in social movements for women’s rights. Today, the day brings global attention to the achievements of women while also shining a light on the inequalities that still exist. From equal pay and access to leadership roles to education, personal safety, and equal opportunities, International Women’s Day encourages governments, organisations, and citizens to reflect on where progress is being made, and where more action is still needed. Across Europe, the day is marked with events, campaigns, and public

Get ready for our upcoming Academy webinar, organised in the context of the EU Open Data Day, taking place on Friday, 13 March 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 CET, titled ‘’Open data as a public good: evidence-based development across territories’’ , the webinar will explore how open data can support better, evidence-based decision-making. Register now to learn from concrete examples and expert insights! The webinar will focus on how public authorities can use open data to better understand territorial accessibility, service provision, and socio-economic challenges, particularly in rural areas

The European Commission is taking major steps to boost Europe’s AI talent , strengthen workforce skills, and improve AI literacy among citizens and organisations. As part of its broader approach to trustworthy and human-centric AI, the EU is working to train and attract more researchers and professionals while ensuring that people using AI systems have the knowledge needed to do so safely and responsibly. A key milestone in this effort is Article 4 of the AI Act, which entered into application in February of 2025. This article requires providers and deployers of AI systems to ensure that their

The European Union is taking important steps to support organisations in preparing for the implementation of the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) through the AI Pact . Launched by the European Commission , the AI Pact encourages organisations to plan ahead and take early action during the transitional period following the AI Act’s entry into force on 1 August 2024. While some provisions already apply, others, particularly those related to high-risk AI systems, will become applicable at a later stage. The AI Pact provides a practical framework to help organisations navigate this transition

In today’s rapid digital environment, understanding how technology affects people’s wellbeing is more important than ever. The Joint Research Centre (JRC) has launched the Science for Digital Wellbeing initiative to explore how digital tools shape health, behaviour, and everyday life, and to provide evidence-based insights for EU digital policies. This work looks beyond the prevention of harm and highlights the positive outcomes digital technology can create. The initiative addresses a range of societal challenges which are made evident through digital transformation. These include problematic

Semantic interoperability is essential for enabling public administrations to exchange information effectively, improve digital public services, and support cross-border cooperation. The SEMIC support centre , part of the wider Interoperable Europe initiative, provides a central hub where organisations can learn, collaborate, and adopt shared standards for data modelling and exchange. Designed to help administrations advance on their interoperability journey, it builds in the principles of the Interoperable Europe Act and brings experts together to co-create practical solutions. The support