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Every year on 9 May, the European Union celebrates Europe Day. This year, the occasion holds special significance as it commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration , the 1950 proposal that laid the foundations for lasting unity and cooperation between European nations and ultimately led to the creation of the European Union. Across the EU, institutions and Member States will mark this milestone with open days, cultural events, citizen dialogues, and activities for young people. These celebrations aim to foster engagement, bring Europeans closer to the EU, and reflect on shared
Register now for our upcoming webinar, ‘ Open judicial data, AI, and transparency in the digital age ’, on Friday, 16 May 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 CEST. In this session we will explore how digital technologies and open data initiatives are revolutionising judicial transparency. The digital transformation has significantly impacted the legal landscape. Digital technologies and open data initiatives, especially those focused on judicial decisions, play a crucial role in improving public access to legal information. These technologies have transformed legal data management, enabling efficient
The housing sector is at the heart of Europe’s social and economic fabric, impacting everything from access to affordable homes and urban planning to energy efficiency and social inclusion. As cities grow and challenges such as rising costs and climate change intensify, open data is playing a crucial role in helping policymakers, researchers, and businesses develop smarter, more sustainable housing solutions. By opening access to information on land use, building permits, energy performance, and housing prices, open data supports evidence-based decision-making that benefits citizens and
Throughout April the data.europa academy hosted two insightful webinars, focused on key topics in the field of data spaces and interoperability. These sessions brought together experts, professionals, and other interested participants to explore the latest developments, share knowledge, and discuss practical implementations across Europe. Combined, the webinars attracted over 1500 registrants to the platform . The first session, ‘ Data spaces: experience from the European Language Data Space ’, offered participants a deep dive into the European Language Data Space (LDS). With expert speakers
Forum Europe will host the 3rd European Sovereign Cloud Policy and Industry Day in Brussels. As the EU focuses on digital autonomy, sovereign cloud solutions play a key role in ensuring data sovereignty, fostering innovation, and boosting Europe’s global competitiveness. This event will evaluate Europe’s progress in implementing sovereign cloud, with discussions on policies such as the Data Act and the EU Cybersecurity Certification Scheme for Cloud Services (EUCS). Attendees will gain insights into cloud sovereignty and its regulatory landscape. This event is ideal for industry leaders
The European Commission's Destination Earth (DestinE) initiative will host an online event, on 8 May 11.30-13.00 (CET), about what Destination Earth is and what it can offer for local digital twins. This session aims to explore how DestinE’s advanced digital twins—currently focusing on climate change adaptation and extreme weather events—can support local governments in enhancing urban resilience and sustainability. Targeted at city leaders, policymakers, and regional stakeholders, the event will delve into the practical applications of DestinE's digital replicas in urban planning and decision
The Value of EU Vocabularies for Data Spaces will examine on 6 May 10.00-11.00 (CET), how semantic assets such as controlled vocabularies, code lists, and taxonomies support the creation of interoperable and trustworthy data spaces across Europe. Aimed at data professionals, policymakers, and public sector stakeholders, the session will highlight how EU Vocabularies facilitate cross-border data sharing, standardisation, and improved data governance. Participants will gain practical insights into the latest developments from the EU Vocabularies team and discover how to apply these resources
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly advancing, transforming industries across Europe. The European Union's AI Continent Action Plan aims to position Europe as a global leader in AI development. In the energy sector, AI is transforming infrastructure to boost efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. The European Commission is advancing digitalisation and AI development of Europe’s energy systems, with one of the key initiatives being the provision of high-quality, and real-time data. The Common European Energy Data Space (CEEDS) is an initiative from the European Commission that aims to
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In March 2024, the European Commission published the 2025–2027 Horizon Europe strategic plan , outlining the EU’s priorities for research and innovation in the coming years. This forward-looking plan goes beyond funding – serving as a strategic blueprint for driving research and tackling some of the most pressing challenges faced by European citizens and businesses. The plan channels investment...
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Norway’s national open data portal, data.norge.no , sets itself apart with an innovative AI-powered search function that allows users to find datasets using natural, everyday language. This approach reflects the portal’s broader commitment to usability, making it easier for all types of users to engage with public data. Building on this user-first design, the portal’s AI tool interprets plain language queries and returns relevant datasets – helping users discover information even without technical terms or predefined keywords. This feature was presented during the Open Data Days 2025 in