Interoperable Europe Newsletter April 2025
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April 2025

In Focus

Interoperable Europe Academy Seasonal School 2025

The Academy will host its Seasonal School 2025 from 13 to 15 May, focusing on "New Skills for a Successful Interoperable Europe." Register and explore during engaging online sessions the practical skills required to implement the Interoperable Europe Act.

 
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EU Open Source Solutions Catalogue launched

The European Commission has introduced the EU Open Source Solutions Catalogue, offering public administrations access to over 640 reusable software solutions across 30 key areas, enhancing collaboration and efficiency throughout the EU.

 
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Interoperable Europe Act

INVEST supporting European interoperability

The Interoperability Act sets clear rules for seamless digital public services across Europe. Discover how the new INVEST project (Interoperability Vision in Europe-Strategy Timeplan) supports this transformation and drives innovation!

 
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Interoperable Europe Portal

From idea to publication: workshop on content creation

On 10 April, a hands-on workshop on contact creation on the Interoperable Europe Portal will take place! Register and discover how to make the most of the available tools to create high-quality and engaging content!

 
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The Portal's private messaging tool

The Portal has released a private messaging tool that enables you to send direct messages to other Portal users. Take this opportunity to connect with peers and collaborate with them on shared interests!

 
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An updated EUPL space is now live on the Portal

A revamped version of the European Union Public Licence (EUPL) collection has been released, marking a significant step forward in promoting this open-source licence.

 
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Highlights of the Portal’s User Group Meeting

The outcomes and highlights of the Portal’s User Group Meeting of March are now available. Learn what was presented by the Portal’s experts and guest speakers, and download the meeting’s presentation.

 
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Open Source Observatory

Webinar on the role of Open Source Programme Offices

The OSOR webinar on 22 May will make you discover the European Commission’s Open Source Programme Offices (OSPOs) and key insights on how OSPOs enable open source collaboration. Registration is open!

 
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Vot Diaspora for Romanian electoral empowerment abroad

Vot Diaspora is a digital platform that facilitates Romanian citizens abroad in voting for the Romanion elections and that enhances the transparency of the election procedure. The platform’s code is open and publicly accessible.

 
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Position paper of the Open Source Business Alliance on Sustainable Open Source Software Procurement

OSBA, a German trade association representing the open source industry, has published a position paper on the sustainable procurement of open source software in public administrations.

 
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Other News

The first warm-up session for ENDORSE2025

Tomorrow, a webinar on Common European Data Spaces will take place as the first warm-up session for ENDORSE2025. Discover how Common European Data Spaces are helping to shape the future across many sectors.

 
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SEMIC and BDVA workshop on LLMs for semantics

Due to high popularity, the workshop on 10 April on Large Language Models (LLMs) for Semantics has been extended to a running time of three hours! Register before 9 April (7PM CET) and explore how LLMs can support semantic interoperability!

 
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Revisit the CAMSS webinar on vocabularies

Missed the CAMSS webinar on the CAV and CSS vocabularies? The slides and recording are now available, offering insights into semantic interoperability. Watch the session and access key materials to stay informed.

 
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HealthData@EU Central Platform is now open source

HealthData@EU Central Platform 3.0 is now open source, advancing the European Health Data Space. It includes Domibus, enabling cross-border health data exchange in the current pilot for the future EHDS.

 
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In development: Bologna's first digital twin

The Public Sector Tech Watch has just released a new story on Bologna's Digital Twin! Explore how the city is planning to leverage this tool to tackle key policy challenges in fields such as mobility, energy, and urban planning.

 
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Call for action: The future EU long-term budget

We are halfway through the consultation period on the future long-term budget of the EU. Make sure you let the European Commission know which priorities, among others in digitalisation and interoperability, should receive appropriate funding!

 
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