We are beyond happy to announce that today, 11 April 2024, the Interoperable Europe Act has officially become part of the EU’s legal order, as well as that of every Member State. 

From the Island of Madeira to the city of Helsinki, its new provisions, most of which will apply within three months, will mark the beginning of a process whereby public administrations in the EU will fundamentally level-up their public sector interoperability. 

With 150 million EU citizens living in a border region and 2 million people commuting between Member States daily, the Act will be to the benefit of many, including businesses, and public administrations. 
In the future, the benefits of the Act will become most apparent through the use of interconnected digital public services based on the cross-border exchange of data.

The mutual recognition of academic diplomas or professional qualifications, the exchanges of vehicle data for road safety or information related to taxation, access to social security and health data, customs, public tender accreditation, digital driving licenses, commercial registers,.. Each of these services will have the potential to be improved by the Act.

Regional and local authorities will play an active role in the development of interoperability solutions, with the involvement of SMEs, research and educational organisations and civil society.

The Act, proposed by the Commission, represents a significant step towards completing the Digital Single Market and contributes to a more effective implementation of digital policies.

Eager for more details? Dive into the official press release by the European Commission or explore our comprehensive article on the Interoperable Europe Portal.

Best regards, 
The Interoperable Europe Team