Updates

eu-LISA has taken on maintenance responsibilities for the Open-Source Face Image Quality ( OFIQ) tool, supporting the continued development of a critical biometric standardisation project. Since August 2024, eu-LISA's Research and Innovation (R&I) team has been contributing to OFIQ’s maintenance, supporting the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), which leads the project. The OFIQ development project was launched in

eu-LISA has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, presenting a detailed overview of the Agency’s environmental, social and economic performance throughout the year. Now in its second edition, the report reaffirms eu-LISA’s commitment to transparency, good governance, and continuous improvement. Prepared with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, the report highlights how eu-LISA’s work aligns with the objectives of

eu‑LISA has released a new Technology Brief titled “Sovereign Cloud Technologies – Is the Cloud Really Just Somebody Else’s Computer?” providing a comprehensive overview of cloud computing models, the essential concept of sovereign cloud, and the potential benefits and risks of cloud adoption – particularly for public sector organisations operating under strict data protection and regulatory frameworks. Cloud computing has

The 56 th Management Board meeting of eu-LISA was held on 18–19 June 2025 in Tallinn, Estonia. Representatives from Member States, the European Commission and associated countries gathered to review and discuss strategic, operational, and financial matters relevant to the Agency’s work. Appointment of New Executive Director The Management Board held a hearing with all three candidates proposed by the