A smarter way to search: Get the best of open data with advanced
searching
With over 1.9 million datasets spanning 14 categories on the
data.europa.eu [https://data.europa.eu/en] portal, it can become a
challenge to navigate to the right dataset. To make this a more
enjoyable experience, the advanced search functionality is designed to
help you in finding exactly what you need with precision and ease to
help support further endeavours powered by open data. 

The advanced search options on the portal offer a step-by-step
filtering system which allows users to refine their query as closely
as possible. For example, users can utilise search operators in the
properties section to find specific words or phrases they want to see
in their datasets. Other filters include whether the data is a
high-value dataset, the provenance of the article, a specific
category, and the format of the dataset. Users can also sort the
results by relevance, date, or name and explore detailed dataset pages
which include source information, licensing terms, and download
options. 

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This functionality reflects the EU’s mission to create more
transparency, accessibility, and innovation in providing trustworthy
open data. By enhancing the experience of users in searching for data,
data.europa.eu enables this commitment and works towards a more
connected Europe. 

Whether you are analysing climate trends, exploring economic
indicators, or helping build data-driven applications, the advanced
search on data.europa.eu is your gateway to smarter data discovery.
Check out the advanced filter function yourself and contact us
[https://data.europa.eu/en/contact-us] if you have any additional
ideas for filter functions! 

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Publication Date/Time
2025-08-20T08:00:00+00:00
Empowering data discovery across Europe with smarter search tools