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Semantic interoperability enables systems and services to exchange and interpret data meaningfully. It improves communication, coordination, and decision-making among stakeholders, leading to more efficient and effective public services. Stay informed on specifications (DCAT-AP, core vocabularies...) and the the ICT standardiation plan for achieving semantic interoperability.

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Last update: 16/03/2025

SEMIC Support Centre

​The Semantic Interoperability Community develops solutions to help European public administrations perform meaningful cross-border and cross-domain data exchanges.
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Last update: 27/02/2024

Rolling Plan 2024

Introduction The Rolling Plan for ICT Standardisation provides a unique bridge between EU policies and standardisation activities concerning information and communication technologies (ICT). This...
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Last update: 06/02/2025

Data Spaces

The European Commission adopted a European strategy for data in 2020 which aims at creating a single market for data that will ensure Europe’s global competitiveness and data sovereignty.
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Last update: 30/01/2025

Knowledge Hub

The SEMIC knowledge hub provides a collection of resources to tackle interoperability challenges, from reports, studies and guidelines to knowledge-sharing sessions and webinar recordings.
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

28/02/2025
Virtual event

Webinar ‘Open data maturity in Europe 2024: best practices and key takeaways’

Webinar ‘Open data maturity in Europe 2024: best practices and key takeaways’ - 28 February 2025
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19/03/2025
Hybrid event

EU Open Data Days 2025

This event, organised by the team at data.europa.eu, the official portal for European data, aims to promote the harnessing of open data's power and will bring together data providers, enthusiasts, and…
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Last update: 26/07/2023

EU Semantic Interoperability Catalogue

The EU Semantic Interoperability Catalogue contains assets usable for the development of e-government services, supporting EU policy and/or activity
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Last update: 18/03/2025

Why is it great that there is a law on interoperability?

The IE tackles interoperability challenges by establishing a legal framework for collaboration & innovation. INVEST aligns with the ΙΕ Act objectives & promises to enhance stakeholder collaboration, for a more connected digital ecosystem for EU citizens.
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Last update: 26/02/2025

Call for action: take part in shaping the next EU long-term budget

Call for action: take part in shaping the next EU long-term budget!
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Last update: 24/01/2025

Interview with Alina-Maria Brebenel on the Academy

In this interview, Alina-Maria Brebenel opens up about her experience on being responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the Academy, the future plans for the Academy, and the role of the Academy as a safe space for cooperation.
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