Newsletter – February 2026

Do you want to understand how data helps us observe the Earth and how initiatives like Destination Earth turn data into insights? Our upcoming webinar explores the role of Earth Observation data in evidence-based policymaking and highlights how the European Commission is advancing its use. Participants will learn how this flagship initiative is developing a highly accurate digital twin of the planet to model natural processes and human activity, helping policymakers make more informed and sustainable decisions across sectors. 

Explore Europe’s progress in open data maturity! Join our upcoming webinar to dive into the findings of the 2025 Open Data Maturity report, which analyses the evolution of open data policies, portals, quality, and impact across 36 European countries. The session will spotlight two countries that recorded strong maturity gains between 2024 and 2025, highlighting the approaches that contributed to this progress. National experts will share practical examples and lessons learned, offering actional guidance on strengthening open data initiatives and impact.

How is learning mobility evolving across Europe? This data story uses open data to examine participation in Erasmus+, exploring who takes part, where participants go, and how mobility patterns have changed over time. It shows how participation has increased, how mobility flows connect countries, and how the programme has evolved from a focus on university exchanges into a broad lifelong learning initiative.

This news piece presents the newest developments in Europe’s open data landscape through the Open Data Maturity site, an interactive environment designed to help users explore country performances, trends over time and tailored recommendations. The site brings together scores, visual dashboards, country profiles and real-world examples, supporting public administrations, data providers and reusers in strengthening Europe’s open data ecosystem.

Are you ready for a new learning experience on the data.europa academy in 2026? As the training hub of the European Data Portal, the academy now offers structured learning paths that guide learners step by step through open data fundamentals, legal frameworks, data quality and interoperability. With monthly webinars and a more accessible platform, learners can deepen their skills at their own pace and earn certificates along the way.

Learn how the justice IT toolbox supports digital transformation in Europe’s justice systems by contributing to the DigitalJustice@2030 strategy, making reusable artificial intelligence tools, IT solutions and shared data standards available to Member States. By promoting interoperability and reducing duplication, the toolbox facilitates the exchange of proven technical solutions, strengthening accessibility, resilience and cross-border cooperation.