In October 2023, CESSDA ERIC's new 2023-2027 strategy was launched, the result of a year-long consultative process with stakeholders. This strategy capitalises on CESSDA's achievements since its establishment in 2017 and anticipates the latest trends in research data and the European Research Area (ERA). The strategy places a strong emphasis on digital transformation, cross-disciplinary collaboration, FAIR research practices, and evolving research data policies, all central to the current scientific landscape. Responding to increased demands from social scientists, CESSDA is set to provide tools and services for harmonising various data formats, promoting responsible data management, and supporting research evaluations.