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Tools and specifications for achieving interoperability in the EU public sector improve coordination, data sharing, and decision-making across sectors. They enable seamless communication and facilitate the exchange of data and services.

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Last update: 17/12/2024

EIRA

EIRA is a reference architecture to implement interoperable European digital services. It is based on ArchiMate for modelling. It includes ABBs, views, viewpoints and a Data Space perspective. It is an EC solution.
CollaborationeGovernment+4 topics
Last update: 14/11/2024

ELIS

ELIS is a list of standards and specifications for interoperability. Each of the specifications is linked to an EIRA architectural building blocks. It is an EC solution for IT architects.
ToolsStandardisation
Last update: 14/11/2024

ELAP

ELAP is a library of interoperability architecture principles, including EIF principles. It counts 42 principles such as EU Legislation, Accessibility, Once Only and more. It is an EC solution.
ToolsStandardisation
Last update: 28/06/2024

Interoperability Test Bed

Interoperability Test Bed tests the interoperability and the conformance of your digital services. It is a free service and a reusable OSS. It is an EC solution.
ToolsReusable Software Components+3 topics
Last update: 17/10/2024

TESTA, THE secure network infrastructure for cross-border sensitive information exchanges between EU Member States public bodies

TESTA offers a secure network for cross-border sensitive information exchanges between public bodies in the EU Member States, EFTA & candidates countries, which is isolated from the internet threats. It is an EC solution.
CollaborationeGovernment+2 topics
Last update: 18/05/2023

Mosaico, the tool for the design and development of digital public services centered on citizens and companies

Currently, citizens communicate with the Government through several different channels, and there is no systematic approach, method or shared reference between Portuguese public entities, on the design and development of digital public services. Therefore, this makes it difficult to implement principles and good practices generally accepted by the various governments, both nationally and internationally.​ Given the complexity of navigating through the Portuguese Government multiple online services, Mosaico was launched in October of 2022 as Digital Service Standard, also known as the common…
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Last update: 11/06/2025

Mapping the galaxy with Open Source

PASIPHAE is mapping the Milky Way’s magnetic field using open source software and cutting-edge polarimeters, helping scientists explore the galaxy’s structure and uncover clues about the early universe through 3D polarisation data.
ObservatoriesTools+3 topics
Last update: 18/06/2025

Core Standards and Specifications Vocabulary (CSSV)

CSSV is a vocabulary describing standards and specifications used in software development. It is used by ELIS, the EIRA Library of Interoperability Specifications. It is an EC solution.
ToolsICT
Last update: 18/06/2025

Core Assessment Vocabulary (CAV)

CAV represents and defines what an “Assessment” of “assets” is and how to perform the assessment based on “Criteria”. It is a domain-agnostic vocabulary, meaning that it can be used to assess any type of assets. It is an EC solution.
ToolsStandardisation

Latest News

Last update: 06/07/2025

The municipality of Lyon moves towards open source

The municipality of Lyon announced two important measures to move away from the proprietary Microsoft Office package: Territoire Numérique Ouvert collaborative platform, and replace Microsoft solutions with OnlyOffice, Linux and PostgreSQL databases.
eGovernmentInteroperable Europe policy+4 topics
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.
Culture and educationICT+3 topics