XRepository is a library for data exchange standards and codelists that were modelled in order to ease up interoperability between eGovernment applications of German Public administration and industry.
Standardisation
Last update: 16/11/2018
Graph4Jan (Slovakian Linked Open Government Data 2018)
LODSlovakia is graph of Slovakian linked government data acquired from several base registers that is periodically published by open community LODSlovakia.EU since 2016. The data are obtained the Legal Subject Register, Address Register, Central MetaInformation System, Value Added Tax Register and many others public registers. The 2018 version of LODSlovakia named Graph4Jan is focused on agricultural public funding. The source data were added from the SOIL Register and from Slovakian Agricultural Paying Agency. Data in LODSlovakia are compliant to so called Slovakian Semantic Interoperability…
Open Source SoftwareeGovernment+2 topics
Last update: 26/02/2024
New Large Online Platforms and Search Engines under the DSA
The Commission has sent formal requests for information under the Digital Services Act (DSA) to 17 of the Very Large Online Platforms and Search Engines (VLOPs and VLOSEs) designated on 25 April 2023, namely AliExpress, Amazon Store, AppStore, Bing, Booking.com, Facebook, Google Search, Google Play, Google Maps, Google Shopping, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Zalando.These VLOPs and VLOSEs are requested to provide more information on the measures they have taken to comply with the obligation to give access, without undue delay, to the data that is publicly…
Business and competitionEuropean Policies+5 topics
Last update: 19/12/2023
A workshop for students and academics
On 19 October, 2023, the “How to use open data for your research” workshop was hosted by data.europa.eu. The workshop had great success, with the participation of over 200 students, academics, and other attendees. The goal of the workshop was to showcase the relevance and importance of open data for academic purposes. During the workshop participants listened to very interesting presentations, delivered by the participating universities, which were the KU Leuven, the University of Amsterdam, and the University of Naples L'Orientale. They also had the chance to participate in a practical…
CollaborationCulture and educationOpen Source Software
Last update: 17/10/2023
Open calls for data spaces for tourism and cultural heritage
Businesses, public administrations, and entities from the EU Member States, EFTA/EEA countries, and associated countries have been called to submit their proposals for the Digital Europe Programme, under the 2023-2024 Work Programmes. Over €12mln are budgeted for the projects that will be implemented under these calls. The initiative focuses on providing continuous support for the creation of data spaces, one of the major pillars of the EU data strategy. Out of that budget, €8mln will be allocated towards the European tourism data space, a key pillar of the tourism transition pathway. Also,…
Culture and educationDigital innovation
Last update: 09/10/2023
EU’s initiative on Web 4.0 and virtual worlds
The European Commission has published a Q&A about the European Union’s initiative on Web 4.0 and virtual worlds. Merging the physical and digital worlds together, is technology’s latest achievement, for purposes such as designing, making simulations, collaborating, learning, socialising, making transactions or providing entertainment. This constitutes the basis for “virtual worlds”, places where users are allowed to interact with other users and objects, in virtual reality settings. Web 4.0, is expected to be the fourth generation of the World Wide Web, and uses advanced AI and virtual worlds…
Digital innovation
Last update: 09/08/2023
European Digital Innovation Hubs Summit
The Commission organised the first annual summit for the Network of European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs). The summit brought together for the first time the EDIHs, policy makers, and public administrations to discuss common challenges and exchange best practice on how to assist SMEs in their digital transformation. Spread across Member States, EDIHs act as one-stop shops to support companies and public sector organisations in responding to digital challenges and becoming more competitive. They provide technical expertise, skills training, and advice on financing and on how companies can…
ICTDigital innovation
Last update: 03/08/2023
EU Testing Facilities: Efficiency, Emissions, EMC, Smart Grids
The European Interoperability Centre for Electric Vehicles and Smart Grids combines four state-of-the-art laboratories, which bring together knowledge and test facilities in the areas of efficiency, hybrid exhaust emissions, electromagnetic compatibility, smart grids and battery testing. The European centre establishes a transatlantic bridge with its partner facility at the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory. The VeLA laboratories, both located in Ispra (Italy), permit to evaluate experimentally the electric vehicles functionality, their energy efficiency, range…
Smart citiesScience and technology+3 topics
16/11/2023
Physical event
4th European AI Alliance Assembly: Leading Trustworthy AI Globally
The European AI Alliance Assembly is the flagship event bringing together policymakers and stakeholders to contribute to shaping Europe’s Artificial Intelligence policy. This year’s edition of the European AI Alliance Assembly marks another important milestone in the implementation of the European AI Strategy with the AI Act heading towards adoption while the updated Coordinated Plan on AI is counting two years of implementation. In parallel and while remarkable policy and legislative...
eGovernmentAI Chatbot+8 topics
22/09/2023
Hybrid event
eArchiving in the implementation of eIDAS electronic archiving trust services
The event is specifically aimed at Solution/Service Providers who wish to learn more about the effects and means of implementing the eIDAS electronic archiving trust services and contributing to defining future services and policy for the eArchiving Initiative. The eArchiving Initiative Solution/Service Providers event on Friday 22 September, from 10AM to 13PM CEST, will cover the following topics: What will be the impact in the sector of the approval of the eIDAS Regulation? Sharing of...
ICT
Last update: 19/02/2024
Sustainable open data ecosystems in smart cities: A platform theory-based analysis of 19 European cities
Smart cities aim to enhance citizens’ lives, urban services, and sustainability, with open data playing a crucial role in this development. Cities generate vast data that, if properly utilized within...
Business and competitionCollaboration+21 topics
Last update: 19/02/2024
Identifying patterns and recommendations of and for sustainable open data initiatives: A benchmarking-driven analysis of open government data initiatives among European countries
"Identifying patterns and recommendations of and for sustainable open data initiatives: a benchmarking-driven analysis of open government data initiatives among European countries" focuses on...