Newsletter - September 2023

Are you curious about the technical and operational side of data spaces? Join the third data.europa academy webinar on data spaces, taking place on 6 October 2023 from 10.00 to 11.30 CET. Experts in this area will introduce you to the data space building blocks.

Eager to become a data-driven researcher? Explore the fascinating world of open data and how it can enhance your research skills. Initially designed for students and academics, you are welcome to join and learn how to use open data from data.europa.eu to drive knowledge and innovation. Read our news piece and mark your calendar for 19 October from 10.00 to 12.00 CET. 

The Open Data Maturity Report 2022 assesses the progress made by EU Member States in implementing open data policies and initiatives. Join our final webinar on the ODM 2022 report, taking place on 27 October 2023 from 10.00 to 11.30 CET to explore national approaches, best practices and challenges related to the impact dimension.

The second and final data.europa.eu paper, which focuses on fostering the engagement of public sector as reusers of open data. It sheds light on insights from a variety of engagement activities leading to conclusions and policy recommendations for data.europa.eu.

Open data policies are crucial in Europe’s data strategy as they promote transparency and innovation, while fostering collaboration between Member States and empowering citizens with access to open data. You can watch the recording of the data.europa academy webinar on 'Open Data Maturity 2022: Diving deeper into the policy dimension' and stay tuned for our upcoming data story that will explore countries' perspectives on open data policy.

We have launched our yearly data.europa.eu user satisfaction survey. We would be happy to hear any feedback you may have regarding the portal, the data.europa academy, and more! Participate in this 5-minute survey and share your thoughts with us to help us improve the content and functions of data.europa.eu according to your needs!

Open data can support the effective implementation of regional and cohesion policies. Read our news piece on the Cohesion Open Data Platform, which provides access to open data enabling initiatives for regional and local communities. Stay tuned for our upcoming data story on the cohesion policy and the ambitions of regional development.