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NextGenerationEU is the European Union’s instrument to one of the greatest challenges in its history: the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. With a budget of EUR 800 billion, this temporary recovery fund is designed not only to repair the damage caused by the crisis but also to accelerate Europe’s green and digital transitions. It provides targeted support for member states to build a more sustainable and resilient Union. The Recovery and Resilience Facility is the core of the recovery plan. Member states receive funding based on their own national Recovery and Resilience Plans , which

In May, the data.europa academy hosted the webinar ‘Open judicial data, AI, and transparency in the digital age’ . The session explored the intersection of artificial intelligence and judicial data, highlighting the importance of transparency in the digital era. The webinar attracted over 700 registrants, interested to learn how AI can enhance the accessibility and openness of judicial information. Attendees had the opportunity to learn from a judicial expert from the Council of Europe, who discussed the importance and application of open judicial data for justice transparency and

Slovakia’s national open data portal, data.gov.sk , provides access to over 9 900 datasets, including more than 800 high-value datasets that support reuse in areas such as business, environment, and public services. The portal offers an overview of key data providers, enabling users to identify the most active institutions and explore local catalogues published across the country. This structure helps users navigate a decentralised data landscape and understand the breadth of information available. Search and discovery functions are further enhanced through powerful filtering tools, which

Juremy is an online bilingual concordance search tool operating on official EU terminology resources. It offers fast and customisable phrase searches across the EUR-Lex and IATE databases in all 552 EU language pairs. Juremy helps users find the right terms and document references in context within seconds. With its reliable database and metadata display, the platform also serves as a verification tool for assessing the accuracy of machine translation and generative AI outputs in the post-editing process. EUR-Lex contributes to the EU’s open data ecosystem by providing legal documents in

As air travel grows and environmental targets tighten, Europe’s aviation sector is meeting new challenges and expectations. From modernising traffic management to reducing emissions, open data is playing an increasingly central role in shaping a safer, greener, and more efficient future for European skies. Data4Safety (D4S), led by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency , is a collaborative initiative that aims to identify systemic risks at EU level as well as their mitigations. By aggregating datasets from airlines, national authorities, and air traffic service providers, D4S enables

The Licencing Assistant is a tool to help users navigate the complexities of open data licences. Open data licencing defines the conditions under which data can be used, shared, and redistributed in the EU. Whether you are a data provider or reuser, understanding the terms and avoiding legal complications can help everyone with responsible data usage. The Licencing Assistant provides guidance on selecting the right open data licence, offering access to 177 commonly used licences. It includes detailed descriptions of these licences and offers insights into how to apply them as a re-publisher or

On 13–14 June 2025, the European Parliament in Strasbourg will host the sixth edition of the European Youth Event (EYE2025) , bringing together thousands of young people from across Europe and beyond. This unique gathering offers participants aged 16 to 30 the chance to engage directly with policymakers, activists, and fellow changemakers through a vibrant programme of debates, workshops, artistic performances, and interactive sessions. A highlight of the event is the EYE Village , a dynamic outdoor space surrounding the Parliament where participants can explore exhibitions, enjoy live

Interoperability is essential for efficient data exchange and collaboration across various platforms and systems. In this realm, the Interoperable Europe Portal serves as the European Union’s central platform for promoting and supporting interoperability, collaboration, and knowledge sharing across public administrations, businesses, and citizens. The portal has recently published its ‘ Portal’s User Reference Guide ’, designed to facilitate easy navigation and interaction with the platform and its users. The newly introduced user reference guide page centralises all essential information

The ODECO project, known for advancing research on open data ecosystems in Europe, has published a new report titled ‘ Legal Frictions for Data Openness: Reflections from a Case-Study on Re-Use of the Open Web for AI Training ’. The report delves into the complex legal and policy challenges involved in using open web data to train AI models, particularly large language models (LLMs) and generative AI systems. Drawing on interviews with AI researchers, a dedicated online workshop, and a legal analysis of 41 relevant cases, the report highlights a critical tension: while the open web is often

The European Union’s food industry is a cornerstone of public health and economic stability. As people become increasingly aware of what they eat and how it affects their health, the demand for transparency, scientific integrity, and access to trustworthy information is growing. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) addresses these expectations by openly sharing scientific data to improve food safety, support innovation, and inform EU policies. The Safe2Eat campaign is EFSA’s initiative to enhance public understanding of food safety and promote best practices in food preparation. After its