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Newsletter - September 2025

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Events

Webinar ‘Data spaces: experience from the European Tourism Data Space’

Curious about how data spaces are shaping the future of tourism in Europe? Join us on Friday, 12 September, from 10:00 to 11:00 CEST to explore how the DEPLOYTOUR project is developing the European Tourism Data Space. Discover how secure, decentralised data sharing is driving smarter, more sustainable travel through real-life case studies from Greece and France. Save the date and register now! Date 12/09/2025 Registration Register

Training 'Visualising data for impact: design smarter, communicate better'

Want to become an expert at visualising your datasets effectively? This three-part training series taking place on 14 – 16 October, from 16:30-18:00 CEST each day, empowers participants to use data visualisation as a strategic communication tool by combining design principles with practical techniques. Through hands-on sessions, you will learn to create visuals that are clear, ethical, and tailored to your audience and goals. Mark your calendars and register today! Date 14 - 16/10/2025 Registration Register

Publications

Data story: Connecting investment, land use and biodiversity

The European Union is continuously investing in nature, but are we seeing the impact on the ground? This data story sheds light on the links between biodiversity, land use, and public investment across Europe. From differences in protected areas to changes in bird populations, find out what the latest data reveals about the EU’s efforts to restore nature under the European Green Deal.   Read more

Data story: Leisure in Europe – Insights from open data

From bustling terraces and vibrant festivals to travel across countries and regions, leisure is a key part of life in Europe. This data story explores patterns in dining habits, cultural participation and tourism. Discover how Europeans use their free time and money and how open data helps us understand lifestyle differences across the continent.   Read more

News and highlights

Help shape the European Data Portal: Take the quick 2025 user survey

Open data drives innovation, smarter public services, and better policies. Take part in our 2025 user survey and help improve the European Data Portal – from dataset discoverability to its learning resources. Whether you are a researcher or simply passionate about open data, your feedback will ensure the platform continues to meet the needs of Europe’s growing open data community.   Read more

Reimagining data access: Discover the new face of the European Data portal

The European Data portal has unveiled a redesigned homepage to enhance the user experience with open data! With smart navigation, faster access to insights, and a simpler design, finding datasets and other portal functionalities has never been easier! Visit the portal and see how the new homepage supports your journey from exploration to impactful insights!   Read more

How Europe stays connected through interoperability: Introducing the Country Knowledge hub

The Interoperable Europe portal’s new Country Knowledge page brings together national profiles, strategies, and initiatives from EU member states. It offers comparative insights into frameworks, legislation, and best practices, showing how public administrations are advancing digital government and interoperability.   Read more

A deep dive into the EU AI Act: A recap of our July webinar

Catch up with our latest recap from the data.europa academy! With over 1 400 registrants, this record-breaking session on the European AI Act explored key compliance milestones, the Act’s risk-based approach, and the role of open data in AI innovation. Featuring insights from AI experts, it’s an insightful webinar for anyone navigating Europe’s AI regulatory landscape.   Read more