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Semantics

Discover how semantics facilitates the data reuse.

Open Source Software

Discover the power of open source software in the development of European digital public services.

Observatories

Explore the reports on the state of play of digital public administration and interoperability activities.

Digital-ready policymaking

Digital-ready policymaking considers digital aspects from start to finish to create policies that are future-proof and interoperable.

Tools

Discover the tools and specifications to help achieve interoperability in the EU digital public services.

Reusable Software Components

Discover reusable software, services and specifications to facilitate interoperability in digital public services.

Smart cities

Discover how "Smart Cities" contribute to the well-being of their citizens and businesses.

Digital innovation

Discover how innovation (AI, Blockchain, GovTech) plays an important role in serving citizens better.

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Last update: 26/06/2025

Get your solution recognised as an Interoperable Europe Solution

Solutions published on the Portal can potentially become Interoperable Europe Solutions, officially endorsed by the Interoperable Europe Board. Learn more about the criteria and on how to apply.

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Last update: 24/06/2025

DRPM news July 2025

Check out the latest news about DRPM!

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25/11/2025

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Registration for SEMIC 2025 is officially open! Reserve your spot now!

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Have your say at the Interoperable Europe Agenda consultation

Join the first-ever consultation on the Interoperable Europe Agenda. Help shape the future of seamless cross-border digital public services and influence the EU's priorities.

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Last update: 30/06/2025

ITB in support of education in Germany

The Interoperability Test Bed will be used to support semantic interoperability as part of Germany’s XBildung initiative, aiming to standardise electronic data exchange in education, schools, higher education and vocational training.

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Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial Europe 2025

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IOPEU Monitoring

Join the the Monitoring community to be always updated on the latest developments on digital public administration and interoperability across Europe!The Interoperable Europe Monitoring is one of the mechanisms put in…

24/06/2025

Interoperable Europe

Interoperable Europe is the initiative of the European Commission for a reinforced interoperability policy in the public sector.

23/06/2025

Semic Conference

Building on previous successes, SEMIC include dedicated days of technical workshops. These sessions offer participants immersive, practical learning experiences, exploring key interoperability topics in depth.

20/06/2025

EU LDT Toolbox

The EU Local Digital Twin (LDT) Toolbox is a flagship initiative of the European Commission that provides a modular, standards-based suite of tools designed to help cities and communities across Europe simulate, analyze…

17/06/2025

Simplifying EU Industrial Permitting…

This Collection brings together key findings, insights, and best practices from the ongoing Study overseen by the Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (DG GROW). The Study…

17/06/2025

Public Sector Tech Watch

The Public Sector Tech Watch promotes knowledge around the use of emerging technologies in the European Public Sector.Pooling information from various sources, it aims at becoming the “one stop” for all stakeholders –…

16/06/2025

Interoperability assessments space

The interoperability assessments are a new instrument that can build on existing practices. We are learning together! You are encouraged to contribute to this forum by sharing your your experience, learnings and…

12/06/2025

Interoperable Europe Community

The Interoperable Europe Community is an open and collaborative space established under the Interoperable Europe Act. It brings together public and private stakeholders, including experts, practitioners, researchers, and…

10/06/2025

Common Assessment Method for Standards and…

Check out our latest releases by clicking on the icons below What is CAMSS?Status of CAMSSPositioningRoles and ResponsibilitiesCAMSS SolutionsCAMSS AssetsChange Management ProcessCAMSS Use CasesCAMSS Generic…

04/06/2025

EC Open Source Programme Office (EC OSPO)

The European Commission Open Source Programme Office (EC OSPO) was created in 2020 as the first concrete action of the latest Open Source Software Strategy for 2020-2023. It acts as a facilitator for activities outlined…

22/05/2025

The Portal

The Interoperable Europe Portal, formerly known as Joinup, is the European Union’s central platform for promoting and supporting interoperability, collaboration, and knowledge sharing across public administrations…

05/05/2025

The European Commission Digital Innovation…

The Digital Innovation framework facilitates and fosters the Digital Innovation in the Commission, mainly through:Identification, assessment, and exploration of technological areas with innovation potential, processes…

28/04/2025

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Reporting Requirement Metadata Vocabulary…

1. IntroductionAs EU policies evolve, the demand for data in the form of reporting requirements from Member States and other stakeholders continues to grow. A ‘requirement’ is an obligation organised in a specific format…

27/06/2025

Reform Support For Member States – Technical…

This short course provides a step-by-step guide on how to prepare a successful Technical Support Instrument (TSI) request. The course outlines relevant sections, selection criteria as well as good practices on how to…

27/06/2025

Introduction to Digital-Ready Policymaking…

This course introduces IT professionals to digital-ready policymaking (DRPM), providing the tools and knowledge to contribute effectively to policy design and implementation. You will explore the principles of digital…

27/06/2025

This online course introduces eGovERA©, a solution developed by the European Commission based on the European Interoperability Framework (EIF) and the European Interoperability Reference Architecture (EIRA©) that…

27/06/2025

Introduction to Core Vocabularies

This course describes the objectives of a set of Core Vocabularies that can be used to describe common entities like persons and places and includes testimonials from implementers in two cities (Ghent in Belgium and…

27/06/2025

Understanding law as code

This course will introduce the Law as Code concept, underlining its potential whilst also presenting the challenges that need to be overcome for successful implementation. Among other things, you'll explore the…

27/06/2025

What is regulatory reporting and why is it…

This online course examines what regulatory reporting is and its importance. It also highlights the benefits of streamlining this process and the principles that could gradually change regulatory reporting practices.…

27/06/2025

The Interoperable Europe Act: Introduction

This short course will provide an introduction to the Interoperable Europe Act for public servants across Europe, including the background and context, why the Act is needed, how it links with other EU digital policies…

27/06/2025

Licensing Assistant

The aim of this course is to provide a solid understanding about Licensing and the added-value provided by the Joinup Licensing Assistant in this regard in order to support the target audience to define the conditions…

27/06/2025

BOMOS (Management and Development Model for…

What is BOMOS?BOMOS provides a structured approach to the development, implementation, and management of open standards and trust frameworks. It offers practical guidance, best practices, and tools that help…

24/06/2025

Licensing Assistant

As from June 2019, the Portal proposes a new solution: the Licensing Assistant, a unique tool allowing everyone to compare and select open licences based on their content.The Licensing Assistant is linked to SPDX (for…

19/06/2025

Core Assessment Vocabulary (CAV)

What is the Core Assessment Vocabulary?The Core Assessment Vocabulary (CAV) represents and defines what an “Assessment” of “assets” is and how to perform the assessment based on “Criteria”. It is a domain-agnostic…

18/06/2025

What is the Interoperable Europe Portal

The Interoperable Europe Portal is the European Union’s platform for promoting and supporting interoperability, collaboration, and knowledge sharing across public administrations, businesses, and citizens.

It acts as a one-stop shop for discovering, sharing, and reusing IT solutions and good practices.

What's Interoperable Europe

It’s the European Commission’s initiative for a reinforced interoperability policy showcasing news and events about government-related interoperability, along with initiatives and best practices that support the digitalisation of EU public administrations.

Interoperable Europe covers the policy angle of interoperability.

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