The EU sets its position on cooperation in secure satellite communications with EEA countries
01 Jul 2026
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Who is affected:
Public administrations, space and technology sector, EEA countries (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein)
Summary
The EU Council establishes the European stance before the EEA Joint Committee to incorporate the Govsatcom and Secure Connectivity programmes into the EEA Agreement. This expands space cooperation with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
Detailed analysis
PRO
The Council Decision defines the EU's position in the EEA Joint Committee to amend Protocol 31 of the EEA Agreement, incorporating the European Govsatcom (governmental satellite communications) and Secure Connectivity programmes. These programmes are part of the European space regulation and aim to ensure secure commun…
Full official title
CELEX:32026D1460: Decisión (UE) 2026/1460 del Consejo, de 25 de junio de 2026, relativa a la posición que debe adoptarse, en nombre de la Unión Europea, en el Comité Mixto del EEE en lo que respecta a la modificación del Protocolo 31 del Acuerdo EEE sobre la cooperación en sectores específicos no incluidos en las cuatro libertades (Govsatcom y Conectividad Segura) (Texto pertinente a efectos del EEE)