Welcome to opendata.swiss’s press area. It contains essential information about the portal, press releases, visual resources and media contact information. We are happy to respond to any requests for interviews, additional information or documentation.
About opendata.swiss
opendata.swiss is Switzerland’s national portal for open government data. It contains thousands of datasets issued by the Swiss Confederation, cantons, cities and other public institutions. The portal is integral to Switzerland’s open data strategy and promotes transparency, innovation and public engagement.
- Online launch: 2016
- Available data: +13 000 datasets
- Produced by: +140 organisations (federal offices, cantonal and communal administrations, universities, etc.)
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Latest press releases
Metadata quality indicators on opendata.swiss: new dashboard
25 February 2025
The Open Government Data (OGD) Office is launching a dashboard on opendata.swiss to evaluate and improve the quality of open government metadata. This tool allows providers to obtain a detailed evaluation of the quality of their metadata in line with FAIR principles. The project, which is part of the OGD Masterplan 2024‒2027, was developed by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).
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We’re being talked about
Here is a selection of articles, reports, podcasts and interviews that mention or analyse opendata.swiss:
- SRF – Rendez-vous (May 2025)
Neu kann jede und jeder Wetterfrosch sein - Inside IT – article (May 2025)
Der Thurgau hat nun eine Open-Government-Data-Strategie - Transform 2025 – talk by Federal Chancellor Viktor Rossi
Federal Chancellor Viktor Rossi welcomes the opendata.swiss portal as a model of transparency and
- Canton of Glarus – press release (April 2025)
Neue Plattform macht Landsgemeinde noch besser sichtbar - Inside IT – article (March 2025)
Bund investiert 43 Millionen in Open Data - Inside IT – article (February 2025)
Open Government Data lanciert Dashboard für Datenqualität - Netzwoche – article (February 2025)
Diese Metadaten-Probleme hat Open Government Data in der Schweiz
Here is a selection of articles, reports, podcasts and interviews covering the latest developments in OGD; while not exhaustive, this list offers plenty of food for thought. The opinions expressed are those of the authors.
- Educa – article (January 2025)
Obtenir des connaissances à partir de données auparavant inaccessibles
Interview with an expert from the Swiss Confederation about the potential for reusing data, particular challenges and possible solutions. - ch – article (December 2024)
Mehr Transparenz durch OGD: Zug öffnet seine Datenbestände
- Le Temps – chronicle (August 2024)
Ouvrir l’accès à la science, un enjeu de société - De Gruyter Brill – scientific article (July 2024)
Have you published an article or other form of content that mentions opendata.swiss? Let us know at opendata@bfs.admin.ch, and we will be delighted to share it.
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