Regulationsby GlyphInteroperable Europe Act
In force European Union · In force Jul 12, 2024 · no upcoming deadlines
Deadlines
Interoperability assessments mandatoryArticle 3(1) to (4) (interoperability assessments) and Article 17 apply.
Act appliesGeneral application date.
Act enters into forcePublished in the OJ on 2024-03-22; enters into force on the 20th day.
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What it does
Creates a cooperation framework for cross-border interoperability of public sector digital services and data exchange. Public bodies must carry out interoperability assessments before changing binding requirements for trans-European digital public services, and an Interoperable Europe Board steers common solutions.
- Who it applies to
- EU institutions and Member State public sector bodies that set up or change network and information systems for trans-European digital public services.
- Penalties
- No fines; governance and procedural obligations.
- Enforced by
- European Commission, Interoperable Europe Board and national competent authorities.
- Official name
- Regulation (EU) 2024/903 laying down measures for a high level of public sector interoperability across the Union (Interoperable Europe Act)
- Citation
- Regulation (EU) 2024/903
- Topics
- Data access and sharing
Verified 2026-09-25 publications.europa.eu
Research notes
Public sector focus. Relevant to vendors supplying cross-border government systems.
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Questions about Interoperable Europe Act
- What are the Interoperable Europe Act compliance deadlines?
- Apr 11, 2024: Act enters into force. Jul 12, 2024: Act applies. Jan 12, 2025: Interoperability assessments mandatory.
- When does Interoperable Europe Act take effect?
- Interoperable Europe Act took effect on Jul 12, 2024.
- Who does Interoperable Europe Act apply to?
- EU institutions and Member State public sector bodies that set up or change network and information systems for trans-European digital public services.
- What are the penalties under Interoperable Europe Act?
- No fines; governance and procedural obligations.