1. The European perspective Marc de Vries, Epsiplus analyst legal domain Barcelona, 30 June 2008 funded by eContentPlus

2. 10 mins of Europe www.ePSIplus.net Introductory remarks, giving broader perspective Some words about EPSIplus European PSI reuse policy What is happening elsewhere in Europe Possible ways ahead

3. EPSIplus = Spindoctor PSI Directive www.ePSIplus.net European funded accompanying measure (9/07 – 2/09) Aims timely implementation correct application in practice Networking and information provision Thematic meetings 12 out of 15 Country meetings 24 out of 32 Plenary conference 13 June 2008

4. EU Recommendations EU Communication 1987199019961999 Draft Green Paper on PSI 20022003 Policy started in 1987 … www.ePSIplus.net European PSI re-use policy: wherefrom and whereto? (1) Green paper adopted INFO 2000 Programme eContent Programme

5. Adoption of PSI Directive Review PSI Directive 2004200520062007 Deadline implementation 20082009 ePSIplus project ePSINet + ePSINetCee projects MEPSIR study www.ePSIplus.net European PSI re-use policy: wherefrom and whereto? (2) Here we are now! eContent plus Programme MEPSIR 2 study Recommendations

6. Highlights Tour of Europe Implementation: done! Studies: Latvia, Netherlands, UK public and what is private task Pricing phasing out exclusive deals Plans new legislation: Netherlands, Iceland, Norway, Latvia Directive in action law suits: Netherlands, Belgium, United Kingdom, Slovenia, Germany, Latvia, Austria New services and products emerge: GIS sector: www.openstreermap.com Meteorological sector: www.buienradar.com Legal: www.caselex.com New business models appear: PPP – Land Brandenburg (Germany) European PSI lobby organisation set up: PSI Alliance

7. Conclusions: the European perspective Directive is just a step in a long (20 years!) process Legislation is the beginning of a new period, not the end There is movement in the value chain, but further enforcement is needed It is now down to Member States, not the EC National policy makers need to enhance the functioning of the Directive: –Leading the public sector to comply –Shape an overarching national data policy –Helping the private sector to reap the benefits So let’s see how Spain is doing!

8. Muchas gracias! www.ePSIplus.net Marc@zenc.nl