08/10/2026
Last week, EuroGeographics was pleased to participate in the European Forum for Geography and Statistics (EFGS) 2026 in Brussels. Over three days, the programme brought together the technical and policy communities to consider how geospatial and statistical data can deliver lasting value for Europe.
On the first day, our Communitcation and Representation Executive, Giuseppe Novella presented EuroCoreReferenceMap (ECRM), our pan-European geodata offering, which draws on the trusted data of Europes national mapping, cadastral and land registration authorities. The presentation prompted a constructive exchange, and the questions and feedback received will help to inform the continued development of ECRM.
On the second day, our Secretary General and Executive Director Sallie Payne Snell took part in a high-level panel on the role of geospatial information in European policy and decision-making. The discussion underlined a fundamental point: sound decisions depend on data that can be trusted. Authoritative data is accurate, harmonised, consistently maintained and grounded in official sources, which makes it a dependable foundation for policy, statistics and the services that rely upon them.
It is for this reason that the authoritative data provided by our members are critical/crucial. They offers policymakers, statisticians and industry a common and reliable reference, and it enables cross-border analysis of consistent quality, from administrative boundaries to cadastral information.
We extend our thanks to the organisers for an excellent forum, and to all speakers, panellists and participants for their valuable contributions. We look forward to continuing the dialogue.
