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The Digital Markets Act: Fair and competitive digital markets
The Digital Markets Act (DMA) is a regulatory framework aimed at ensuring fair competition and protecting the consumer in the digital economy, particularly by imposing specific obligations on large online platforms designated as "gatekeepers". These include facilitating interoperability, providing access to user-generated data, and ensuring transparency in advertising practices. As of March, the designated gatekeepers , including Apple, Alphabet, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, and ByteDance, are required to comply with the DMA requirements. These platforms, having significant market influence, must
Discover the insights of our webinar ‘Data spaces: experiences from the European Green Deal’
On Friday 15 March 2024, Data.europa Academy hosted the webinar ‘ Data spaces: experiences from the European Green Deal’ which gave an overview of the critical intersection between sustainability and data sharing. The webinar, featuring an expert on the Green Deal Dataspace programme, delved into the imperative need for a holistic approach to sustainability, emphasising the significance of common European data spaces as catalysts for achieving ambitious environmental objectives. At the core of the discussion was the Green Deal Dataspace (GDDS), an initiative designed to serve as an open
International Day of Happiness: Emphasising the significance of well-being
Today we celebrate the International Day of Happiness , a global initiative dedicated to promoting joy, well-being, and compassion. Instituted by the United Nations, this annual observance underscores the significance of happiness in individuals' lives and encourages collective action to enhance happiness and well-being across communities and societies. Since it was established in 2013, the International Day of Happiness has grown into a widespread movement, engaging millions worldwide in activities aimed at fostering happiness and well-being. Emphasising happiness as a fundamental human right
Empowering sustainable energy: Insights from Europe's open data initiative
Energy stands out as one of the most sought-after data domains on data.europa.eu, largely due to its significant implications in the power and environmental sectors. As global awareness of issues like climate change and renewable resources continues to grow, governments worldwide are increasingly focusing on energy data, introducing directives and targets aimed at enhancing energy efficiency. A significant initiative in this regard is the European Union Renewable Energy Directive , designed to promote the use of renewable energy across Europe by leveraging energy data. This directive sets
Navigating new horizons: Copernicus and the global pursuit of scientific advancement
Copernicus is the Earth observation arm of the European Union's Space programme . It plays an important role in advancing modern science, focusing on enhancing the lives of citizens. This impact extends not only to Europe but also around the globe. Managed by the European Commission and in collaboration with various partners including ESA and EUMETSAT , Copernicus harnesses data from satellites and ground-based systems to provide valuable information services. This initiative, named after Nicolaus Copernicus , the European scientist who revolutionised our understanding of the cosmos, embodies
Unveiling the blueprint: Indicators for an Open Data Impact Assessment
The impact of open data has long been a subject of interest, with studies aiming to quantify its contributions to the economy and society. However, a comprehensive understanding of open data’s impact has remained elusive, prompting a recent study to focus on developing a clear definition of the impact, incorporating structured methods and indicators. This study emphasises that clearly defining what is measured is essential for accurately assessing the true impact of open data. Conceptualised around the open data value chain, the report ‘ Indicators for an Open Data Impact Assessment ’ examines
Register now for the webinar ‘Data spaces: experiences from the European Green Deal’
On 15 March 2024 from 10:00 to 11:30 CET , our webinar on ‘Data spaces: experiences from the European Green Deal’ is set to provide valuable insights into the role of data spaces in advancing sustainability within the European data economy. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain insights from experts of the Green Deal Dataspace on its current state of play, lessons learned on building data spaces, best practices, and challenges faced in this endeavor. The European Green Deal provides a plan for Europe to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by 55% in 2030 and to become a climate-neutral
Register now for our webinar: Data sovereignty & data governance
Mark your calendars for March 22, 2024 from 10:00 to 11:30 CET . Data.europa academy prepares to host an insightful panel discussion titled ‘Data sovereignty & data governance: how can data holders stay in control?’ The session will explore critical topics within the domain of data governance, with a focus on new institutional approaches for data sharing between organisations, including companies and public administrations. This moderated panel discussion marks the start of a series of two webinars. The first one will delve into data sovereignty and governance. It will examine the legal
Discover the insights of our webinar ‘New business models for data driven services’
On Friday 1 March 2024, from 10.00 to 11.00 CET, the data.europa academy hosted the webinar ‘New business models for data-driven services’, exploring the topic of open data for public and private services and fostering sustainable open data ecosystems across Europe. Facilitated by two experts from The Lisbon Council, the interactive session attracted a diverse audience, counting over 500 registrants. The webinar explored the potential reuse of open data from the public sector across various entities, introducing different business models for data-driven public services based on insights from
European open data portals: Region Piemonte leading open data initiatives
Since 2011, the Piemonte Region, in the north of Italy, has been very active in country's open data landscape, enacting a regional law on the publication and reuse of public data via the internet. With 1256 datasets and 14 themes, Piemonte’s Open Data Portal's success reached national attention , positioning it as a model for other Regions. Thanks to a cloud-based initiative to enhance data sharing and use, Piemonte was awarded for the best project for digitalisation in the public sector. The open data portal provides for a wide array of data, and is integrated with the Yucca-Smart Data