Consultation European Commission for the European Data Union Strategy

European Commission

On May 23, 2025, The European Commission launched the public consultation for the European Data Union Strategy, which will set the course for the EU’s data policy in the coming years.

First announced by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in her political guidelines, the strategy aims to support the wider availability and use of data, in particular for AI; simplify and streamline the EU’s data regulatory landscape; and ensure that Europe remains open and assertive in shaping international data flows.

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You can access the questionnaire via ‘Have Your Say’:

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The consultation is open until 18 July 2025.

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