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At Gaia-X, we are developing a digital governance based on regulatory, industry standards and requirements from our members contributing to the project (large and small industries, providers and users of technologies, academics, and trade association) to let them define the rules and characteristics necessary to fulfil the real market expectations.

The Data Governance Act is the new regulatory framework created by the European Union to promote data exchange between companies and public institutions and take advantage of the economic and scientific potential of the data. After its approval in the European Parliament and Council, the Data Governance Act is now a reality.

The European Commission has issued a study on the impact of open-source software and hardware on technological independence, and innovation discussing the necessity of services that promote the use of open source and equally endorse the implementation of the necessary software.

Earth observation data is a unique source of information. It can be combined with administrative, social, and economic data at multiple scales for an in-depth policy analysis. In the era of big data, the explosive growth of Earth observation data and the rapid advancement in cloud computing technology necessitate for a European digital ecosystem that advances innovations and new data-driven services and applications.

During the Healthcare data innovation conference held in Brussels, on 21 June 2022, a white paper entitled: “Unlocking the Power of Data in Healthcare – a European vision” was presented and discussed. The new white paper called for the removal of the regulatory barriers to exploit the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI), to save lives and cut costs in healthcare.