Monthly Archives: December 2011

Following the launch of the European Commission’s Open Data Strategy on 12 December, the EC has published its decision on the reuse of Commission documents in the Official Journal of the European Union. According to the decision, it:

determines the conditions for the reuse of documents held by the Commission or on its behalf by the Publications Office of the European Union (the Publications Office) with the aim of facilitating a wider reuse of information, enhancing the image of openness of the Commission, and avoiding unnecessary administrative burdens for reusers and the Commission services alike.

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On 12 December, the European Commission (EC) announced the launch of its Open Data Strategy, one which is expected to deliver a €40 billion boost to the EU’s economy each year. This strategy involves three steps: Continue reading →