Digital-ready policymaking and semantics workshop 26/06
Don’t forget to register! Embrace digital-ready policymaking and discover approaches to the reduction of administrative burden with international experts.
Digital-ready policymakingLegal+2 topics
Last update: 30/05/2024
New Open Source law in Switzerland
Switzerland has enacted the "Federal Law on the Use of Electronic Means for the Fulfilment of Governmental Tasks" (EMBAG), establishing a mandatory requirement for open source software within public sector bodies.
Digital-ready policymakingeGovernment+4 topics
Last update: 29/05/2024
Video guide: digital-ready policies and their components
Lost in digital-ready policymaking? We are here to help! Dive into our brand-new video guide on digital-ready policies and their components. This playlist features bite-sized videos with actionable tips that you can (and should!) apply to your legislative proposal. Plus, gain insights from real-world scenarios as experts from different Member States share their experiences and best practices. Also, if you haven’t yet, take our course on digital-ready policymaking. You'll learn not only about the key components but also how to successfully apply them within European institutions and across…
Digital-ready policymakingLegal
Last update: 29/05/2024
Legal Drafting in the Era of AI and Digitisation
Legal Drafting in the Era of AI and Digitisation: Enhancing Quality and EfficiencyOn 8 March 2024, the LEOS team had the privilege of attending JIAMCATT, an annual conference that unites a vibrant community of linguists from over 90 international organisations who are at the forefront of Computer-Assisted Translation and Terminology. This year, held in Paris and hosted by UNESCO, the conference centred on the ‘next kid on the block’—Artificial Intelligence (AI)—and its implications for the translation profession. A key question emerged: Is AI a threat or a treat?Why We ParticipatedOur…
LegalOpen Source SoftwareArtificial intelligence
Last update: 19/03/2024
The Interoperable Europe Act is adopted
We've been talking about the upcoming Interoperable Europe Act for a long time. As a reminder, the Commission's proposal for a regulation was published on 18/11/2022 (EURLEX). Now, the proposal with certain amendments from the Council and Parliament has been adopted by these two co-legislators. Finally, the regulation will enter into force when it is published in the "Official Journal of the European Union" around mid-April.So stay tuned!
European PoliciesLegal
Last update: 08/03/2024
Translating regulatory reporting principles into actions
New practical guide for policy officers is now released! You can deepen your knowledge on the five regulatory reporting principles – Fit for purpose, Coherent, Clear, Technology driven, and Interoperable - and learn how to implement them into policy design. Aligned with Better Regulation Tools #43 and #44, the document presents a step-by-step approach to designing policy initiatives, and showcases key tools and services that can aid policy officers in achieving their regulatory reporting objectives.You can access the paper here. Also, you might be interested in our previous paper on data…
SEMIC is making a grand return on 27 June in Brussels, the heart of the European Union! The conference is co-organised by the European Commission in partnership with the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union and Digital Flanders. This year, SEMIC 2024 adopts an ambitious theme: “Interoperable Europe: From Vision to Reality”, focusing on the new Interoperable Europe Act. We invite you to mark your calendars, check your flights and stay tuned for more updates. The registration will be open soon. You can also read more about the event here.
Digital-ready policymakingLegal+3 topics
Last update: 29/02/2024
The Interoperable Europe Act and the open source community
The European Parliament's plenary has adopted the Interoperable Europe Act, securing overwhelming support, with 524 out of 639 Members voting in favour during the first reading. The legislation, aimed at bolstering cross-border interoperability in digital public services, received broad backing from major political factions.Expected to become European law after a single reading, the Act targets improved data exchange between EU Member States, addressing challenges in the current landscape. Ivars Ijabs, the designated rapporteur on the Act, highlighted the necessity for swift cross-border…
European PoliciesLegal+4 topics
Last update: 02/02/2024
Shape the IOP assessment guidelines!
From 2025, the Interoperable Europe Act (as set out in Article 3 of the Act proposal) will require EU institutions, member states, and regional and local public administrations to undergo mandatory interoperability assessments for digital public services involving cross-border data exchange.These assessments will identify efficient ways to enhance European cross-border interoperability, digitize decision-making processes, and reduce administrative burdens for citizens. To develop effective assessment guidelines, Interoperable Europe is organizing a pilot phase, inviting public administrations…
CollaborationDigital-ready policymaking+2 topics
Last update: 18/01/2024
Perspectives and Visions of Open Source Actors
A recent paper titled: “Open Source and Free Software: Perspectives and Visions of Open Source Actors” (in French) has been published by the OpenStudio group. Compiling 15 interviews, and providing an analysis of them, this white paper gives an overview of various actors of the French open source community. OpenStudio, a digital services company engaged in open source and a member of OW2 since 2023, has sought to contribute in its own way by publishing a white paper. The arguments and numerous testimonials in this white paper, complementary to other high-quality works on the subject, aim to…
European PoliciesLegal+3 topics
Last update: 09/01/2024
State of OSS in Nigeria
OSOR has just published the first version of its report on the state of open source in Nigeria. This report offers an overview of the country's recently initiated digital government reforms. Structuring 36 federated states, the Nigerian central government is also coordinating a wider policy work with the other member states of the African Union. As such, there are currently no policies in Nigeria that mandate the use of open source software (OSS) in public administrations. However, the ongoing efforts at the federal level in Nigeria are focused on creating a more open and transparent…
LegalObservatories+2 topics
Last update: 09/01/2024
New course: Law as Code
The Interoperable Europe Academy (IOPEU Academy) is delighted to present its latest e-learning course, a deep dive into the innovative concept of Law as Code.The digital age has ushered in a new era of governance, one where traditional, text-based laws should be accompanied by machine-executable code. By enrolling in this comprehensive e-learning course, you will delve into the core principles, benefits, and challenges associated with the implementation of Law as Code. What you will learn?Gain an Overarching Understanding: Delve into the world of Law as Code and understand its connection to…