The eArchiving Initiative announces version 2.0 of the eArchiving Reference Architecture

This major update introduces reworked and simplified business layer views, as well as new views supporting the Archiving by Design approach and the eArchiving Capability Maturity Model. The online version has been redesigned and extended with new introductory sections. E-ARK Foundation The eArchiving Reference Architecture aims to support stakeholders involved in the European Commission’s eArchiving …

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DeployEMDS, the common European mobility data space starts to become reality

The EU-funded project will support local implementation projects in 9 cities and regions, showing how data spaces can benefit urban mobility by enabling improved services and policymaking. DeployEMDS, a deployment action co-funded by the EU, started in November 2023. The project marks a key step forward in the European Union’s journey towards the creation of …

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EU-funded projects using High-value datasets

The European Commission is supporting a portfolio of projects funded under the Digital Europe Programme for the use of High-value datasets in the framework of the EU Open Data Directive. BeOpen – will develop a holistic framework to improve interoperability, semantics and quality of public sector High Value Datasets, easing the creation of a new generation …

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Call for participation: launch of survey on international cooperation on semiconductors

The European Commission announces the launch of a survey to gather valuable insights on international collaboration within the semiconductor industry. The survey is facilitated by ICOS, a three-year Coordination and Support Action (CSA) from the European Commission, part of Horizon Europe. It is an ambitious project in the framework of the European strategy on semiconductors. The …

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Commission opens calls to invest over €176 million in digital capacities and tech

The European Commission opened a new set of calls for proposals under the 2023-2024 Work Programmes of the Digital Europe Programme to strengthen digital capacities across EU. These calls are open to businesses, public administrations, and other entities from the EU Member States, EFTA/EEA countries, and associated countries. The budget for this set of calls …

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Rural toolkit: finding EU funding and support opportunities for digital infrastructure in rural areas

The Rural Toolkit helps identify and take advantage of EU funding and support initiatives to foster development of digital infrastructure in rural territories. Tailor your search to find the suitable financial instruments, grant or technical assistance. The Rural toolkit provides practical information, examples and direct links to existing schemes. Applications must be submitted via the …

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Digital Services Act starts applying to all online platforms in the EU

On 17 February, the Digital Services Act (DSA), the EU’s landmark rulebook that aims to make the online environment safer, fairer and more transparent, started applying to all online intermediaries in the EU. Under the DSA, EU users are better protected against illegal goods and content and have their rights upheld on online platforms where …

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EU and Canada boost their strategic digital partnership to address new challenges

Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton and Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne met on 1 February to begin work on implementing the EU-Canada Digital Partnership, which was concluded at the 23-24 November summit held in Canada. They issued the following joint press release following their virtual meeting: The new Digital Partnership will help the EU and Canada …

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