As we embrace the arrival of Summer 2025, we are proud to present our extensive July edition of Open Access Government.
We have gathered esteemed contributors from around the globe, including experts from government, academia, and the private sector. They provide analyses of pressing issues, including healthcare, education, scientific research, transportation, and environmental challenges
We are honoured to feature prominent contributors such as Claire Bury, Deputy Director-General of DG Health and Food Safety at the European Commission, who highlights the proactive measures being taken by the European Union (EU) to address the pressing challenges posed by climate change. Plus, Paul De Raeve, a key voice from the European Federation of Nurses Associations, along with Manuel Ballotta and Nada Rakabi, highlights the European Commission’s current efforts regarding EU preparedness, explaining its implications for the nursing workforce and how the EFN is influencing policy.
If you’re interested in something different, consider exploring insights from Geoffrey Borg and Dmitry Fedotov on what artificial intelligence in mind sports reveals about human intelligence, strategy, and governance. Alternatively, read Tom Oldham’s article, in which the Aerospace Policy Adviser for ADS Group Limited discusses the UK’s vertical flight momentum and the challenges of decarbonising aviation.
We highly recommend exploring the excellent editorial pieces from various organisations, including the European Economic and Social Committee, the Pan American Health Organization, the European Society of Cardiology, Everest Group, NHS Shared Business Services, and Eurocities, among others.
Find additional highlights from our July 2025 edition below, and we hope you enjoy the varied and insightful content. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enrich your knowledge and stay informed!
The European Ocean Pact: Unlocking a resilient and prosperous future
Charlina Vitcheva, Director-General at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE), leads us through the European Ocean Pact policy, which unlocks a resilient and prosperous future
Making finance work for development: How UNDP helps emerging economies thrive
Next-level European Single Market: Breaking barriers, ensuring fair competition
What AI in mind sports teaches us about human intelligence, strategy, and governance
Climate change and food safety: How the EU is responding to the growing threat
European Commission highlights how the EU is actively addressing the challenges of
climate change to ensure that Europe’s food systems remain prepared and safe
Bridging the gap between forensic science research and practice in the UK
Violence prevention and response
health concern. Lorna Rothery spoke with Britta Baer, Regional Advisor on Violence
Prevention at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), about the risks and
effects of violence, along with strategies for prevention and protection
The cost-of-living crisis: Beyond the headlines, behind the numbers
Elena-Alexandra Calistru is a member of the EESC and rapporteur for its opinion on Leaving the crises behind – Measures for a resilient, cohesive and inclusive European economy. Here, she highlights the cost-of-living crisis by discussing its deeper implications beyond the headlines and numbers
Japan innovation: Brains, budgets, and breakthroughs
Professor Himanshu Rai, Director at the Indian Institute of Management Indore, guides us through concepts of brains, funding, and breakthroughs in Japan’s master plan for innovation
Restoring balance: Indigenous mental health and addictions through rights-based, culturally safe systems change
Geoffrey Roth, member of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, highlights the
mental health crisis faced by Indigenous Peoples. He advocates for a holistic approach to health that connects mental wellbeing with cultural identity, community governance, and environmental health, as emphasized in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
