Legal Acts Format (LAF) is a specification for the five types of the legal acts of the European Union: regulations, directives, decisions, recommendations and opinions of the European Union. In LAF the schema is a DTD and acts are in XML.
Standardisation
Last update: 10/03/2023
Decision supporting tool on interoperability
The Decision supporting tool on interoperability (the Tool) is being developed as part of the Legal Interoperability ISA2 action, which aims to ensure that digital and interoperability aspects are considered in EU policies from their earliest stage. Upon the design of a new legislation that brings changes to existing digital environments, especially at a trans-European level, policymakers have to choose which would be the most effective and efficient approach for implementation. In this decision they may want to consider, among other aspects, the costs and benefits of including…
Digital innovationLegal+14 topics
Last update: 27/11/2020
Regulatory Reporting Principles
The main challenges associated with the regulatory reporting process across the EU are universal. Subsequently, Principles for Setting Regulatory Reporting Requirements offer holistic guidance to those working with setting regulatory requirements for a piece of legislation. Following an in-depth research exercise and interview with policy officers from the European Commission, a total of five principles were identified. The process of setting regulatory reporting requirements should be: Fit for purpose, implies that it should be well aligned with the needs of broader policy objectives…
Legal
Last update: 20/02/2024
ICT Impact Assessment Guidelines | Practical tools and guidelines for assessing ICT implications
Offers tools and templates for assessing ICT implications of new Commission initiatives, enhancing innovation and productivity by evaluating both qualitative and quantitative ICT impacts on EU policy implementation. It is an EC solution.
LegalOpen Source Software+13 topics
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…
Discover the potential advantages of implementing AI in the public sector, and explore the essential factors for achieving success, including the reliability, quality, and accuracy of data input in AI systems from the Euritas Position Paper. The Euritas’ (European Association of Public IT Services Providers) position paper reflects on the risks, opportunities and ethical implications of using AI in the public sector and states Euritas’ support of the EU initiative described in the upcoming AI Act. The paper also proposes actions to address the need for upskilling the public sector workforce to…
eGovernmentArtificial intelligence
Last update: 01/03/2024
SEMIC 2024
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: 14/02/2024
Call for Action!
Are you a passionate advocate for collaborative problem-solving? Have you worked extensively in multidisciplinary teams, leading to successful policy outcomes? Do you have scientific expertise in a field related to policymaking? If so, we want to hear from you! The Digital-ready Policymaking team is looking for speakers for the next BLSI Virtual Breakfast dedicated to multidisciplinary teams. As a speaker, you'll have the opportunity to:Share your experiences and insights on working in multidisciplinary teamsProvide practical advice and lessons learnt from your workShowcase your expertise in…
Digital-ready policymaking
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: 16/01/2024
New article
Rules as Code (also known as Law as Code) refers to the creation of legal rules in both human and machine-readable languages for use by computers. Its proponents have long advocated for such an approach, citing a variety of benefits, including increased transparency, easier legislative analysis, and improved automation. However, despite such arguments, ‘hard numbers’ have been in relatively short supply. Tim de Sousa's latest cost/benefit analysis, featured in The Mandarin, attempts to close this gap, offering new insight into a Rules as Code-enabled transformation. Commissioned by an…
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…
Digital-ready policymakingLegal
Last update: 09/01/2024
SEMIC 2023 takeaways
The Semantic Interoperability Conference, organised by the European Commission in collaboration with the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, achieved an all-time high with 458 on site visitors and 803 followers online. You can watch the conference recordings here. Below you can find the key takeaways from the pre-conference workshop on "Digital-ready Policymaking and Law as Code". We have also summarised the parallel track on "AI in digital-ready policy design and legal drafting" here. SEMIC 2023 - Parallel track on Digital-ready Policymaking and Law as Code key takeaways…