Enhancing metadata quality across Europe: Introducing the MQA tool
The European Data Portal [https://data.europa.eu/en] is committed to
enhancing data literacy and making open data as accessible as possible
for all users. A contributor to this mission is the Metadata Quality
Assessment (MQA) tool [https://data.europa.eu/mqa/?locale=en], which
plays an important role in improving the discoverability,
accessibility, and usability of public sector data across Europe.  

Designed to evaluate the quality of metadata harvested from national
and regional data portals, the MQA tool provides a structured
dashboard which assesses key indicators such as compliance with
DCAT-AP standards, machine readability and licensing clarity. What
sets the MQA apart is its dual function as both a monitoring and
validation tool. It goes beyond identifying gaps in metadata quality
by providing users with actionable insights to improve their datasets
prior to integration. Through regular harvesting and automated checks,
the MQA ensures that metadata remains current and reliable, supporting
the broader goal of establishing an interoperable European data
ecosystem. 

The MQA tool helps ensure that open data published on the European
Data Portal [https://data.europa.eu/en] meets high standards of
metadata quality. This enables researchers, policymakers, and other
users to confidently rely on accurate data to drive innovation and
informed decision-making. By aligning with open data best practices,
the MQA contributes to a more user-friendly and transparent data
infrastructure across Europe. 

For open data enthusiasts, the MQA tool offers valuable insights into
the quality of European public sector data. Explore the Metadata
Quality Dashboard [https://data.europa.eu/mqa/?locale=en], validate
your datasets, and contribute to a more transparent and interoperable
data landscape. 

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Publication Date/Time
2025-10-17T08:00:00+00:00
Empowering open data through smarter, simplified metadata monitoring