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: 28/02/2019
Flanders Research Information Space (FRIS)
Flanders Research Information Space (FRIS) provides a service-oriented exchange infrastructure for research information in Flanders. It allows access to information about the researchers, research groups, publicly funded projects and outputs from research conducted at the Flemish research institutes and governmental bodies from 2008. Data are guaranteed to be up-to-date, complete and qualitative. FRIS has been built as a service-oriented architecture (SOA) by the Departement Economy, Science and Innovation. It enables the Flemish Government to have an automated data delivery from the research…
Science and technology
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: 10/08/2023
Unlocking the World of Open Data
Learn about a variety of open data topics in the courses on the restructured data.europa academy! In February 2023, the restructured data.europa academy was launched to support its evolution as a learning hub and single access point for open data resources from European countries, EU institutions, agencies and bodies. To easily discover and access relevant information and topics on the data.europa academy, the original 38 courses were regrouped into the following 11 courses: Introducing open data: to understand the concept and benefits of open data. Understanding the legal side of open data…
Culture and education
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
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...