Publications Office of the European Union

📢 Want to learn how can open data, AI, and human reasoning work together to strengthen academic integrity? Join us on Friday, 27 March 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 CET for an inspiring session exploring exactly that. To kick off our webinar series “Open data, academia, and ethics”, we’ll delve into how open data and emerging technologies shape research integrity, transparency, and public trust. You’ll gain practical insights into how data-based arguments are constructed, and how they can sometimes mislead, even when they rely on high‑quality open data. 🔍 What you’ll learn: • How open data fits into reasoning, argumentation, and ethical responsibility • Why transparency in data alone is not enough to ensure integrity • How manipulative or weak data-based arguments emerge and how to spot them • Why humans don’t reason like computers, and what this means for data-driven research 🎙️ Our speakers: • Dr. Elfia Bezou Vrakatseli – Researcher in AI & argumentation at Inria • Dr. Ameer Saadat-Yazdi – Researcher in natural language reasoning & argumentation at Inria Register now and strengthen your understanding of integrity in a data-driven world. Feel free to share with colleagues and fellow data enthusiasts!

Did you hear? 👂 Applications are open for the 2026 EU Legal Summer School! ⚖️ Join a one-week job-shadowing programme in the EU institutions in Luxembourg (28 June – 4 July), open to students preparing their Master’s, PhD or postdoc in EU law. What’s in store? - A unique inside look at the work of EU institutions based in Luxembourg - Professional training, social activities and insights into EU law careers - A unique opportunity to connect with legal experts and fellow participants 📍 Where? Luxembourg 📅 When? 28 June – 4 July 2026 The programme covers accommodation and meals. Participants are expected to cover their travel costs to and from Luxembourg. 🏡 Applicants must be: ▪️ a national of one of the 27 EU Member States ▪️ currently enrolled in a Master’s, PhD or postdoctoral programme (preferably in EU law) at a university located in an EU Member State Applications must be submitted to the FIDE National Association of the Member State where the applicant’s university is based: https://lnkd.in/eAg2GPyF The deadline for applications is 30 March 2026! ⚠️ More info: https://lnkd.in/dTV4Zr6E and https://fide-europe.org

💻 February brought two insightful webinars to the European Data Portal, bringing together experts, policymakers and data practitioners to explore how Europe collects, shares and reuses data. From a deep dive into Earth observation to the latest insights from the Open Data Maturity 2025 report, both sessions offered valuable perspectives and practical examples from leading organisations. The full recordings and presentation slides are now available. If you missed the sessions or want to revisit the key insights, you can explore all materials on the European Data Portal. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/duEEuu-P

Yesterday we had the pleasure of welcoming students of the Estonian Law Students' Union to the Publications Office of the European Union. We exchanged on the use of EUR-Lex and how to fully benefit from its different functionalities, including summaries of EU legislation and consolidated texts. ⚖️ For students, it’s important to research effectively, which is why we were happy to share some tips and tricks on how to make the best use of the site. If you want to learn some of these tips and tricks, visit our help page on EUR-Lex: https://lnkd.in/dkS3QUb3 #EULaw #EULegalTech #EuropeanLaw #AccessToInfo

Science lovers, watch the new #CORDIS video in the Make the connection with EU science series and discover how tiny chemical “sticky notes” on RNA are helping researchers better understand disease. You probably know the basics: messenger RNA carries the instructions for building proteins in our cells. But did you know that along the way, small chemical tags can attach to it, altering how much protein is produced, how it folds and how long the RNA remains active? The EU-funded #ROPES project explored how these RNA changes influence protein expression and health, while also strengthening European expertise in this emerging field, known as epitranscriptomics. “Over the course of the project, we saw our early stage researchers strengthen not only their technical skills but also their professional networks across Europe,” says Alessandro Quattrone, project coordinator at the University of Trento in Italy. “This work has helped to prepare a cohort of young scientists who can carry this field forward – an outcome we consider a major success.” 🎥 EU research is uncovering the hidden layers of gene regulation: https://lnkd.in/dpCpNaeM

Wherever you are in the EU, whatever language you speak, the #EuropeDirect network answers your questions about the EU. To help onboard the network for the next five years, we participated in the Europe Direct General Meeting in Brussels this week. We were there to explain how we can support the 400+ centres in their outreach work using EU law, data, publications. We also ran two workshops: one on making the most of the EU law, data and publications available on op.europa.eu; the other on using AI in social media content creation and other tasks (we held this with Paulina Zakovska from Europe Direct Strasbourg). We take home many great exchanges and ideas on how the centres can reach out to Europeans, and on our role at the Publications Office of the European Union in facilitating this. We wish all the centres a great start and repeat our message of being here to help them. Thanks to the organisers for a great event! Dana Spinant, Richard Kuehnel, Dana Manescu, Mariyana Nacheva, Matteo Salvai, Victor Lobry and others. Carlos Ferreira, Iwona Seredynska, LL.M., PhD, 👋Glen Campbell

Are you in Luxembourg and interested in getting the most out of EU funds in the country? We’ll be talking again on 17 March in the last of a series of talks about EU funds in Luxembourg, organised by the Commission's Representation in Luxembourg. Smart decisions are based on facts, evidence, data. Access to EU law, data and publications is crucial for smart decision-making, innovation, partnerships. Learn more and register! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/de2MP7rm

⏰ Final call to register! Tomorrow we explore how open data acts as a public good and supports evidence‑based development across territories. Whether you work in policy, regional development, research, or data-driven decision-making, this session will offer practical examples and insights on how open data can strengthen collaboration, inform strategies, and help communities thrive. Join the data.europa academy to learn how regions across Europe are using open data to design better policies, monitor outcomes, and support more inclusive development pathways. Learn more about our speakers and register now 👉 https://bit.ly/3OHPWxR

Do you have experience in the implementation of cybersecurity solutions, risk assessment and vulnerability management? Are you looking to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment with diverse technical experts? We are looking for an experienced and motivated Information Systems Security Officer to join us as a team leader in the Security Competence Centre (SCC). The SCC ensures the Publications Office’s compliance with the European Commission’s cybersecurity policies and manages cybersecurity risks across all IT systems. In our ‘Digital Solution and Process Efficiency’ unit, you would be taking the lead in the implementation of legal, policy and regulatory obligations in cybersecurity, collaborating with other stakeholders across the Publications Office and the European Commission and leading a team of cybersecurity professionals. If you want to join a motivated team focused on the implementation of robust security measures, apply now! 📍 Location: Luxembourg 📅 Deadline: 25 March 2026 (12:00 Brussels time) 📄 Contract: Temporary staff (AD 5 -7) 🔎 All specifications: https://lnkd.in/dvyUZ5EX

Can we replace fossil-based plastics with bio-based materials derived from renewable biological sources? The recent CORDIS Results Pack on Innovative technologies for production of bio-based materials features 6 EU-funded projects that are turning sustainable production into reality. Smart manufacturing, digital tools and circular design can deliver bio-based materials that rival conventional ones in performance – while helping industries reduce their dependence on fossil resources: 📌 https://lnkd.in/gdj4TBqN 📌 https://lnkd.in/dwAbhZ8b 📌 https://lnkd.in/geVxUjX2 📌 https://lnkd.in/gC2me9WC 📌 https://lnkd.in/ei4FHMFJ 📌 VITAL project 🔗 Enjoy the read. https://lnkd.in/gkwu7tWQ #CORDIS #Bioeconomy #CircularEconomy #EUresearch