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‼️ EUR-Lex is experiencing issues. Everything possible is being done to turn the situation back to normal. TODAY’s OJ is available, albeit with more limited capacity https://t.co/CZKSp6rsPm We keep our users posted and thank you for your understanding.

Did you know you can explore the latest EU-funded research and innovation through the multilingual CORDIS Thematic Packs? 🌍 These collections bring together short and easy-to-read summaries of recent scientific and technological developments made possible by EU funding. From climate and biodiversity to security, space, industrial technologies, and energy, CORDIS Thematic Packs highlight how EU projects are driving progress and supporting a sustainable future in the Europa and across the world. Whether you work in research, policy, business, or simply want to learn more about Europe’s scientific achievements, there is something for everyone! Discover more and explore the latest Thematic Packs on the CORDIS website 👉 https://lnkd.in/ex4eNmBP

🎯 A full house and a full morning of insights! In our latest breakfast roundtable The Data Tank convened 25 participants from across Europe’s policy, research, civil society and academic communities for an engaging roundtable titled “Data-readiness in turbulent times: what’s next for Europe’s data and AI strategies?” Moderated by our Co-Founder Stefaan Verhulst, PhD, the discussion explored different perspectives on what should Europe’s next steps be for its announced Data Union and its digital strategy more broadly. The Data Tank presented its recent policy brief and convened a conversation on how Europe can ensure that data serves the public interest, responsibly and sustainably. From the need to strengthen human infrastructure (through data stewardship and skills development), to the protection of the digital commons and the innovation of data governance frameworks, the exchanges revealed both the complexity and the shared determination to make Europe’s data ecosystem more open, fair, and future-proof. 💡 A huge thank you to our distinguished speakers for their insightful lightning talks in the roundtable: 👉 Franck NOEL – Publications Office of the EU 👉 Anke Schuster MBA – Committee of the Regions 👉 Anna Mazgal – Wikimedia Europe 👉 Paul Keller – Open Future 👏 Your contributions set the tone for a morning rich in ideas and collaboration — reminding us that responsible data governance is a collective task. 📸 Stay tuned as we continue to translate these reflections into concrete next steps for Europe’s data future. Anna Colom, PhD, Marta Poblet Balcell, Wim De Waele Hilel Dridi Stefan Schäfers Jessica Bither Carla Hustedt Luc Tayart de Borms Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo Fondation Roi Baudouin Robert Bosch Stiftung Stiftung Mercator GmbH #DataGovernance #AI #DataPolicy #DataStewardship #DigitalCommons #Europe

💼 Open data is driving economic transformation across Europe. The newly released Volume III of the Open Data Use Case Observatory offers a longitudinal look at how open data is creating real economic value, from job creation to business innovation. 📊 Use cases like Naar Jobs show how open data can support regional employment, smarter recruitment, and local business development. Across sectors like urban planning and digital services, open data is helping organisations operate more efficiently and innovate faster. Based on in-depth interviews and long-term tracking of 13 use cases, the report provides qualitative insights into how open data is being reused to generate tangible economic impact. 💡 The findings underscore a key message: open data isn’t just a technical resource. It’s a strategic asset for growth, resilience, and competitiveness. Explore the full report and discover how open data is shaping Europe’s economic future! Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eCZJ9-fE

📢 We want to hear from you! Thank you to everyone who recently attended our data.europa academy webinar series on data visualisation! At data.europa academy, we regularly host webinars that explore how open data is driving change across Europe, from climate action and digital innovation to public services and citizen engagement. 💡 Now we’d love to know: What topics would you like to learn more about in our upcoming sessions? Vote in the poll below or drop your suggestions in the comments! Whether you're interested in economic impact, sustainability, data visualisation, or something else, we’re listening.

Smart #PublicProcurement brings jobs, better infrastructure and services, innovation and sustainability. To help do this we need good data. To make the most of recent enhancements, join us at #TEDTogether2025, 27-28 November in Luxembourg and online. We’ll discuss how to optimise #PublicProcurement data and explain what we are doing at the Publications Office of the European Union to help. Check out the topics of the agenda for more details and register to attend the event: 🫱 https://lnkd.in/eUR6JZg8

Delighted to welcome our new team of #BlueBookTrainees to the Publications Office of the European Union in Luxembourg and Brussels. Meet Ștefan, Dejan, Adrián, Sofiya, Hannah and Ieva (by order of appearance in the photos) with our Director-General Hilde Hardeman (far-right in the group photo). Each of them is assigned to one of our services where they’ll be contributing daily to the work of our teams and learning on the job. Their journey marks the beginning of a promising chapter filled with professional growth and learning. Looking forward to the next months with them 🤝

Today marks the European Day of Justice! ⚖️🇪🇺 The rule of law is a cornerstone of the EU. It guarantees the uniform application of EU law across all Member States and creates a predictable environment for people and businesses. While Member States have different national identities and traditions, the core meaning of the rule of law is the same in all of them and can be defined along six principles: ⚖️ Legality, implying a transparent, accountable, democratic and pluralistic process for enacting laws ⚖️ Legal certainty ⚖️ Prohibition of the arbitrary exercise of executive power ⚖️ Effective judicial protection by independent and impartial courts with effective judicial review including respect for fundamental rights ⚖️ Separation of powers ⚖️ Equality before the law. The rule of law also relies on easy access to the laws by everybody. At the Publications Office of the European Union, we make that possible with EUR-Lex. For quick briefs, discover our 'Summaries of EU legislation'. Look under 'EU Law' on op.europa.eu. Learn more about our campaign and how we ensure the rule of law across Europe https://lnkd.in/gf2is7d9 #EUJusticeDay #JusticeForAll #RuleOfLaw

Did you know that you can learn how to turn complex data into clear and engaging stories? 📊 The Data Visualisation Guide from the European data portal helps you master design principles, storytelling, chart types, and accessibility - all in one place. Explore suggested topics, search for what you need, or follow the full course to unlock your data’s potential! Check out the Data Visualisation Guide now! https://lnkd.in/eJD2z7dk You can find more resources about open data as well as data sets directly on https://data.europa.eu/en.

🔍 Unlocking the Power of Health Data in Europe The European Health Data Space (EHDS) Regulation is now in force, which is a major milestone in how health data is accessed and reused across the EU. A new report on the European Data Portal explores how EHDS and the Open Data Directive (ODD) can work together to innovate the field of healthcare. From enabling patients to find shorter waiting times abroad, to researchers combining environmental and prescription data to study sleep health, the report showcases how open and protected data can be combined to improve outcomes and inform policy. 💡 Key takeaways: 🔹EHDS enables secure access to personal health data for care and research. 🔹ODD promotes reuse of public sector data, including health statistics. 🔹Together, they support smarter tools, personalised care & transparency. 🔹Challenges remain: data literacy, tool integration, and policy support. 📘 Read the full report to explore how open data and EHDS are shaping the future of healthcare in Europe! Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/evKhVPYq