Artificial Intelligence (AI) is developing fast and the benefits of adopting AI are widely recognized. AI applications can contribute to better public services, e.g. by improving citizen-government interaction, enabli...
This large-scale study assesses the impact of human oversight on countering discrimination in AI aided decision-making for sensitive tasks. We use a mixed research method approach, in a sequential explanatory design w...
In this Report, we reflect on: » How to foster competitive and innovative AI markets while ensuring that AI applications are safe and aligned with individual rights and social values? » What interventions would be m...
The YOU&AI Project was at the core of a three-years collaboration between the Italian National Museum of Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci (MNST) in Milan and the Joint Research Centre of the European Commissio...
The European Research Council (ERC) is the premier European funding organisation for excellent frontier research. Since its establishment in 2007, it has been a cornerstone of the EU’s research and innovation fundin...
Exponential progress in the area of ICT improves access to data and information, which in its turn can lead to greater accessibility, reduced complexity, efficiency and respect of fundamental rights in policy, law mak...
Embracing AI technology will likely determine the path of the EU’s future economic development. In 2018, the Commission adopted a coordinated plan with the member states to scale up investment in artificial intellig...
The European Declaration on Digital Rights and Principles encapsulates the EU's vision for a digitally transformed world that upholds European values. With its principles and commitments, the Declaration serves as a c...
Taking the leap and submitting a European citizens’ initiative can be rewarding in so many ways. From the collection of signatures, to watching your idea spread among your fellow citizens, a European citizens’ ini...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is developing fast and the benefits of adopting AI are widely recognized. AI applications can contribute to better public services, e.g. by improving citizen-government interaction, enabli...
This report documents the process and findings of a horizon scanning exercise, part of a series under the FUTURINNOV (FUTURe-oriented detection and assessment of emerging technologies and break-through INNOVation) pro...
This summary paper, Exploring Business Models for Public Open Data Resources, is the second of two papers aimed at fostering the engagement of the public sector as reusers of open data. It sheds light on the results f...
A high level of adoption of Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) is essential to protect the integrity of the Domain Name System (DNS) Internet infrastructure to ensure the interoperability and security of ...
Copyright infringement remains a significant challenge for rightsholders in the European Union. The complexity of this issue has increased with technological advancements, necessitating a deeper understanding of pirac...
The Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union (DG TAXUD) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) have partnered to release annual reports detailing the efforts made by customs, police, and...
Search engines play a central role in online content discoverability, acting as a major gateway for users to access online information. As part of their activities, they may drive traffic towards websites that offer i...
The European Crisis Management Laboratory (ECML) does research and development in support of EU crisis preparedness and response policy. It fosters the use of science in situational awareness, adding value to the rout...
Key Publications of the European Union is a catalogue listing some of the most recent and most popular titles published by the Publications Office of the European Union, the official publisher of the EU institutions a...
This report compiles the case studies carried out as part of the Study on the effectiveness of health information on alcoholic beverages, conducted for HaDEA and DG SANTE. The case studies are aimed at understanding t...
The adoption of Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), the next version of the widely used IPv4, is key to ensure the interoperability, scalability, stability, and security of the Internet. This report provides an overvi...
A high level of adoption of Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) is essential to protect the integrity of the Domain Name System (DNS) Internet infrastructure to ensure the interoperability and security of ...
The diffusion of artificial intelligence (AI) in the public sector depends largely on ensuring the presence of appropriate competences and establishing appropriate governance practices to deploy solutions. This report...
The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the public sector is now reaching a stage where, drawing on the experience of early pilots and adoptions, EU public administrations are starting to face the challenges o...
The study defines five future scenarios for the EU postal sector with a time horizon of 2040 to identify key challenges and market failures. The ‘baseline’ scenario focuses on the most ‘probable’ evolution of ...
1. Neurotechnologies are poised to disrupt relevant socioeconomic rights from healthcare to human identity, blurring the lines between mind, machine, and reality. The challenges they pose are unlike any seen before. 2...
In 2023 in Ukraine the legal regime of martial law continued to be enacted, accordingly a partial restriction of the right to freedom of expression was preserved. The Law of Ukraine “On Media” entered into force i...
This Communication contains the 2024 State of the Digital Decade report. It examines digital policy developments since the 2023 report and presents the EU’s progress towards achieving the agreed objectives and targe...
This report presents an analysis of the cryptography products and services market in the EU as it has evolved from the point of view of the cybersecurity market under the Cybersecurity Act. This analysis contributes t...
The report discusses the landscape of consent management tools, with a focus on the specific needs of Registered Data Altruism Organisations (RDAOs). The study is aimed at policymakers that may want to develop or proc...
Firms do not always invest at the optimal and most efficient level. This study examines whether investing in green and digital technologies tends to make the level of firms' investments more efficient or inefficient. ...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is developing fast and the benefits of adopting AI are widely recognized. AI applications can contribute to better public services, e.g. by improving citizen-government interaction, enabli...
In October 2023, following a series of recent breakthroughs in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), the European Court of Auditors (ECA) started an internal reflection on its application within the institution w...
In 2022, Mexico was the 13th largest partner for EU exports of goods and the 10th largest partner for EU exports of goods. Moreover, it is the 11th largest exporter in the world. Foreign trade is a higher percentage o...
In September 2022, the European Commission presented a proposal for a directive on adapting non-contractual civil liability rules to artificial intelligence (AILD), with an accompanying impact assessment. The European...
Generative AI and virtual worlds technologies are set to have a profound impact on many industries. While they will bring many positive changes, they could also give rise to competition concerns. Some of these concern...
Upon request of the Committee on Petitions (PETI), the Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs commissioned the present study on Regulation 1049/2001 on access to documents with a twofold o...
This manual is a straightforward resource for data professionals of Statistical Offices, introducing the use of Large Language Models (LLMs) in the field of Official Statistics. It outlines how LLMs can tackle complex...
The European Declaration on Digital Rights and Principles encapsulates the EU's vision for a digitally transformed world that upholds European values. With its principles and commitments, the Declaration serves as a c...
Understanding the spread and impact of hate speech across different platforms and accounts is a powerful tool holding platforms accountable, informing policy interventions, and safeguarding civil discourse.
This one page summary provides the overview of main policy recommendations of the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors on use of AI in science (including providing access to high quality AI, respecting European Values) ...
The eu-LISA Industry Roundtable ‘Going to the cloud: why it matters for the EU public sector and how to make it work’ was held in Antwerp, Belgium, and streamed online. The event, organised in collaboration with t...
Research and innovation (R&I) are important indicators for a society to measure progress, growth and development in any field. But progress and growth in our increasingly digital society cannot be achieved without tru...
Research and innovation (R&I) are important indicators for a society to measure progress, growth and development in any field. But progress and growth in our increasingly digital society cannot be achieved without tru...
From yield prediction to resource optimisation, artificial intelligence is revolutionising farming practices. Yet, in the shadow of financial and environmental benefits, some unseen concerns might restrain its potenti...
Producing more with less: AI-powered solutions are revolutionising agriculture. But financial and environmental benefits are only the tip of the iceberg. Some rural areas are also betting on artificial intelligence to...
Unlock the power of transparency to help Fair MusE assess fairness in digital music consumption. Share your streaming data and help us build a more inclusive industry
Licence Compatibility in Europe: A winding road to Creative Commons A short exploration of legal issues, current trends and the practical reality for data providers and re-users in Europe
Virtual clones of our cities are popping up all over Europe. As crucial urban planning tools to cut emissions and help achieve carbon neutrality, digital twins are now already heading to the “Cityverse”: a connect...
In this new episode of the Meet TExTOUR series, we will listen to Pedro Pereira from UNINOVA and learn about TExTOUR Information and Communication Technology (ICT) platform.