### member states shall ensure that any firearm or part placed on the market has been marked and registered in compliance with this directive . ### member states shall ensure that any assembled firearm or separately sold essential component , when placed on the market , has been marked and registered in compliance with this directive , or that it has been deactivated in accordance with the provisions implementing article 10b and registered in compliance with this directive .


### furthermore , the risk of alarm weapons and other types of blank firing weapons being converted to real firearms is high , and in some of the terrorist acts converted arms were used . it is therefore essential to address the problem of converted firearms being used in criminal offences , notably by including them in the scope of the directive . technical specifications for alarm and signal weapons as well as for salute and acoustic weapons should be adopted in order to ensure that they cannot be converted into firearms . ### furthermore , to avoid the risk of alarm weapons and other types of blank firing weapons being manufactured in a way that enables them to be converted into real firearms , technical specifications should be adopted in order to ensure that they cannot be converted into firearms .


### to avoid that markings are easily erased and to clarify on which components the marking should be affixed , common union rules on marking should be introduced . ### to avoid that markings are easily erased and to clarify that markings should be affixed on all essential components of a firearm , common union rules on marking should be introduced .


### this directive shall not apply to the acquisition or possession of weapons and ammunition , in accordance with national law , by the armed forces , the police , the public authorities . nor shall it apply to commercial transfers of weapons and ammunition of war . ### this directive shall not apply to the acquisition or possession of weapons and ammunition , in accordance with national law , by the national defence forces , encompassing all units and persons under their command or in their reserves , including the military , the police or other public authorities . nor shall it apply to commercial transfers of weapons and ammunition of war .


### in order to improve the functioning of the information exchange between member states , the commission should assess the necessary elements of a system to support such exchange of information contained in the computerised data - filing systems in place in member states . the commission ' s assessment may be accompanied , if appropriate , by a legislative proposal taking into account existing instruments regarding exchange of information . ### in order to improve the functioning of the information exchange between member states , various existing mechanisms or single points of contact or new exchange mechanisms could be used , depending on the nature of the information to be exchanged . the commission should assess the necessary elements of a system to support such exchange of information contained in the computerised data - filing systems in place in member states . the commission ' s assessment may be accompanied , if appropriate , by a legislative proposal taking into account existing instruments regarding exchange of information .


### this directive is without prejudice to the application of national provisions concerning the carrying of weapons , hunting or target shooting . ### in article 2 , paragraph 1 is replaced by the following : this directive is without prejudice to the application of national provisions concerning the carrying of weapons , hunting or target shooting . this directive shall not apply to the acquisition or possession of weapons and ammunition , in accordance with national law , by collectors and bodies concerned with the cultural and historical aspects of weapons and recognised as such by the member state in whose territory they are established .


### to avoid that markings are easily erased and to clarify on which components the marking should be affixed , common union rules on marking should be introduced . ### to avoid markings being erased and to clarify on which components the marking should be affixed , common union rules on marking should be introduced . these rules should take account of the new materials used in weapon manufacture and the emergence of three - dimensional weapons . they should also take into account imported weapons .


### furthermore , member states shall ensure , at the time of transfer of a firearm from government stocks to permanent civilian use , the unique marking permitting identification of the transferring government . ### furthermore , member states shall ensure , at the time of transfer of a firearm from government stocks to permanent civilian use , the unique marking permitting identification of the transferring government . firearms classified in category a must first have been deactivated in accordance with the provisions implementing article 10b or converted to semi - automatic firearms , save in the case of transfers in accordance with authorisations granted pursuant to the first or the second subparagraph of article 6 .


### for the purposes of this directive , ' essential component ' shall mean the barrel , frame , receiver , slide or cylinder , bolt or breach block and any device designed or adapted to diminish the sound caused by firing a firearm which , being separate objects , are included in the category of the firearms on which they are or are intended to be mounted . ### for the purposes of this directive , ' essential component ' shall mean the barrel , chamber , body , frame or receiver , slide or cylinder , bolt or breech block or other locking and cartridge - head supporting mechanism for containing the pressure of discharge at the rear of the chamber of a firearm which , being separate objects , are included in the category of the firearms on which they are or are intended to be mounted .


### for the purposes of this directive , ' broker ' shall mean any natural or legal person , other than a dealer whose trade or business consists wholly or partly in buying , selling or arranging the transfer within a member state , from one member state to another member state or exporting to a third country fully assembled firearms , their parts and ammunition . ### for the purposes of this directive , ' broker ' shall mean any natural or legal person , other than a dealer whose trade or business consists wholly or partly in buying , selling or arranging the transfer within a member state , from one member state to another member state or exporting to a third country or importing into a member state from a third country fully assembled firearms , their parts and ammunition .


### for the purposes of this directive , ' deactivated firearms ' shall mean firearms that have been modified with the purpose of rendering them permanently unfit for use by deactivation , ensuring that all essential parts of the firearm have been rendered permanently inoperable and incapable of removal , replacement or a modification that would permit the firearm to be reactivated in any way . ### for the purposes of this directive , ' deactivated firearms ' means firearms that have been irreversibly rendered inoperable by deactivation in accordance with commission implementing regulation 2015 / 2403* establishing common guidelines on deactivation standards and techniques . ____________________ * commission implementing regulation 2015 / 2403 of 15 december 2015 establishing common guidelines on deactivation standards and techniques for ensuring that deactivated firearms are rendered irreversibly inoperable .


### selling arrangements of firearms and their components by means of distance communication may pose a serious threat to security as they are more difficult to control than the conventional selling methods , especially as regards the on line verification of the legality of authorisations . it is therefore appropriate to limit the selling of arms and components by means of distance communication , notably internet , to dealers and brokers . ### marketing of firearms , parts and ammunition by means of the internet or other means of distance communication , for example by way of online auction catalogues or classified advertisements , and the arranging of a sale or other transaction by means of , for example , telephone or email should , where allowed under national law , be possible provided that the actual handing over takes place on a face - to - face basis , so as to allow verification of identity and of the right to engage in such a transaction . the handing over can be either between the parties directly , or by way of collecting the firearm , essential component or ammunition at the premises of a dealer , local police station or another body authorised under the national law of the member state concerned .


### are not likely to be a danger to themselves , to public order or to public safety ; having been convicted of a violent intentional crime shall be considered as indicative of such danger . ### are not likely to be a danger to themselves or to others , to public order or to public safety , have not been convicted of an intentional crime and meet the relevant medical requirements ;


### furthermore , member states shall ensure , at the time of transfer of a firearm from government stocks to permanent civilian use , the unique marking permitting identification of the transferring government . ### furthermore , member states shall ensure , at the time of transfer of a firearm from government stocks to permanent civilian use , the appropriate unique marking permitting identification of the transferring government .


### for the purposes of identifying and tracing each assembled firearm , member states shall , at the time of manufacture of each firearm or at the time of import to the union , require a unique marking including the name of the manufacturer , the country or place of manufacture , the serial number and the year of manufacture , if not already part of the serial number . this shall be without prejudice to the affixing of the manufacturer ' s trademark . ### for the purpose of identifying and tracing each assembled firearm , member states shall , at the time of manufacture of each firearm or at the time of import into the union or as soon as possible thereafter , require a unique marking including the name of the manufacturer , the country or place of manufacture , the serial number and the year of manufacture , if not already part of the serial number . this shall be without prejudice to the affixing of the manufacturer ' s trademark .


### for the purposes of this directive , ' deactivated firearms ' shall mean firearms that have been modified with the purpose of rendering them permanently unfit for use by deactivation , ensuring that all essential parts of the firearm have been rendered permanently inoperable and incapable of removal , replacement or a modification that would permit the firearm to be reactivated in any way . ### for the purposes of this directive , ' deactivated firearms ' shall mean firearms that have been modified with the purpose of rendering them permanently unfit for use by deactivation , ensuring that all essential parts of the firearm have been rendered permanently inoperable and incapable of removal , replacement or a modification that would permit the firearm to be reactivated in any way . however , if weapons are of recognised rarity or historical value , that fact shall be taken into account for the purposes of deactivation , which may be carried out by removing one or more essential parts of a weapon so as to render it unusable . the parts removed may be handed over to appropriate official bodies for safekeeping , in order to prevent their destruction .


### to ensure effective access to information for market surveillance purposes , the information required to identify all applicable union acts for an appliance burning gaseous fuels should be available in a single eu declaration of conformity . ### to ensure effective access to information for market surveillance purposes , the information required to identify all applicable union acts for an appliance burning gaseous fuels and fittings should be available in a single eu declaration of conformity . in order to reduce the administrative burden on economic operators , that single eu declaration of conformity may be a dossier made up of relevant individual declarations of conformity .


### as this regulation does not cover such risks caused by appliances burning gaseous fuels in case of incorrect installation , maintenance or use , member states are encouraged to take measures to ensure that public is made aware of the risks related to combustion products and in particular to carbon monoxide . ### as this regulation does not cover such risks caused by appliances burning gaseous fuels in case of incorrect installation , maintenance or use , member states are strongly encouraged to take measures to ensure that public is made aware of the health and safety risks related to combustion products and in particular to carbon monoxide , as co poisoning is now the leading cause of fatalities associated with the use of gas .


### manufacturers of appliances burning gaseous fuels should draw up an eu declaration of conformity to provide information required under this regulation on the conformity of an appliance with the requirements of this regulation and of other relevant union harmonisation legislation . ### manufacturers of appliances burning gaseous fuels and fittings should draw up an eu declaration of conformity to provide information required under this regulation on the conformity of an appliance or a fitting with the requirements of this regulation and of other relevant union harmonisation legislation .


### the provisions of this regulation do not affect the member states’ entitlement to lay down rules concerning commissioning or periodic inspections of appliances burning gaseous fuels in order to ensure their correct installation , use and maintenance . ### the provisions of this regulation do not affect the member states’ entitlement to lay down rules concerning commissioning or periodic inspections of appliances burning gaseous fuels in order to ensure their correct installation , use and maintenance , and thus help prevent carbon monoxide poisoning and the leakage of concentrations of all substances harmful to health and safety .


### where appropriate , it shall ensure the coordination with activities carried out in the space sector at union , national and international level . it shall encourage cooperation between the member states and promote convergence of their technological capacities and developments in the space domain . ### where appropriate , and in cooperation with the agency and esa , it shall ensure the coordination with activities carried out in the space sector at union , national and international level . they shall encourage cooperation between the member states and promote convergence of their technological capacities and developments in the space domain .


### owing to its coverage and its potential to help resolve global challenges , the space programme of the union has a strong international dimension . the commission should therefore be enabled to manage , on behalf of the union , and coordinate activities on the international scene on behalf of the union , in particular to defend the interests of the union and its member states in international fora , including in the area of frequencies , to promote the union ' s technology and industry , and to encourage cooperation in the field of training , bearing in mind the need to ensure the reciprocity of the rights and obligations of the parties . it is particularly important that the union be represented by the commission in the bodies of the international cospas - sarsat programme or in relevant sectoral un bodies including the food and agriculture organisation , as well as the world meteorological organisation . ### owing to its coverage and its potential to help resolve global challenges , the space programme of the union has a strong international dimension . the commission should therefore be enabled to manage , on behalf of the union , and coordinate activities on the international scene on behalf of the union , in particular to defend the interests of the union and its member states in international fora , including in the area of frequencies . the commission should strengthen economic diplomacy to promote the union ' s technology and industry , and to encourage cooperation in the field of training , bearing in mind the need to ensure the reciprocity of the rights and obligations of the parties and a fair competition at the international level . it is particularly important that the union be represented by the commission in the bodies of the international cospas - sarsat programme or in relevant sectoral un bodies including the food and agriculture organisation , as well as the world meteorological organisation .


### provision of education and training activities ; ### provision of education and training activities through support for work - place traineeships for students , young entrepreneurs and graduates ;


### support and reinforce the competitiveness , entrepreneurship , skills and capacity to innovate of legal and natural persons from the union active or wishing to become active in that sector , with particular regard to the position and needs of small and medium - sized enterprises and start - ups . ### foster the development of a competitive union space economy in support of the entire value chain and maximise opportunities for union enterprises of all sizes , in particular small and medium - sized enterprises , new entrants and start - ups , to develop and provide innovative space systems and services ;


### provide , or contribute to the provision of , high - quality and up - to - date and , where appropriate , secure space - related data , information and services without interruption and wherever possible at global level , meeting existing and future needs and able to meet the union ' s political priorities , including as regards climate change and security and defence ; ### provide , or contribute to the provision of , high - quality and up - to - date and , where appropriate , secure space - related data , information and services without interruption and wherever possible at global level , support evidence - based decision - making capacity of the union and its member states ;


### where this is required for the needs of the programme , the necessary adaptations to the space ground infrastructure . ### where this is required for the objectives of the programme , the necessary support to the space ground infrastructure .


### the contracting authority shall express the requisite share of the contract to be subcontracted in the form of a range from a minimum to a maximum percentage . ### the contracting authority shall express the requisite share of the contract to be subcontracted , pursuant to paragraph 1 , in the form of a range from a minimum to a maximum percentage .


### the entity responsible for the management of a component of the programme shall be responsible for managing the security of that component and shall , to that end , carry out risk and threat analysis and all the necessary activities to ensure and monitor the security of that component , in particular setting of technical specifications and operational procedures , and monitor their compliance with the general security requirements referred to in paragraph 1 . ### the commission shall be responsible for managing the security of the copernicus , sst and govsatcom components . the agency shall be responsible for managing the security of the galileo and egnos components . to that end , they shall carry out all the necessary activities to ensure and monitor the security of the components for which they are responsible , in particular the setting of technical specifications and operational procedures , and shall monitor their compliance with the general security requirements referred to in the third subparagraph of paragraph 1 .


### by 30 june 2024 , and every five years thereafter , the commission shall assess the agency’s performance , in relation to its objectives , mandate , tasks and location , in accordance with commission guidelines . the evaluation shall , in particular , address the possible need to modify the mandate of the agency , and the financial implications of any such modification . it shall also address the agency’s policy on conflicts of interest and the independence and autonomy of the security accreditation board . ### by 30 june 2024 , and every five three years thereafter , the commission shall assess the agency’s performance , in relation to its objectives , mandate , tasks and locations , in accordance with commission guidelines . the evaluation shall , in particular , address the possible need to modify the mandate of the agency , in particular regarding the possibility to entrust it with additional tasks , in accordance with article 30 , and the financial implications of any such modification . it shall also address the agency’s policy on conflicts of interest and the independence and autonomy of the security accreditation board .


### additionally , the programme shall include measures for ensuring efficient access to space for the programme and for fostering an innovative space sector . ### additionally , the programme shall include measures for ensuring autonomous access to space , for tackling cyber threats , for fostering an innovative and competitive space sector and for supporting space diplomacy .


### provision of education and training activities ; ### provision of education through the design and delivery of long - term training courses for students and professionals ;


### the seat of the agency shall be located in prague . ### the seat of the agency shall be located in prague . in accordance with the needs of the programme , agency ' local offices may be established , as laid down in article 79 .


### infrastructure dedicated to the programme may require additional research and innovation , which may be supported under horizon europe , aiming for coherence with activities in this domain by the european space agency . synergies with horizon europe should ensure that research and innovation needs of the space sector are identified and established as part of the strategic research and innovation planning process . space data and services made freely available by the programme will be used to develop breakthrough solutions through research and innovation , including in horizon europe , in particular for sustainable food and natural resources , climate monitoring , smart cities , automated vehicles , security and disaster management . the strategic planning process under horizon europe will identify research and innovation activities that should make use of union - owned infrastructures such as galileo , egnos and copernicus . research infrastructures , in particular in situ observing networks will constitute essential elements of the in situ observation infrastructure enabling the copernicus services ### infrastructure dedicated to the programme may require additional research and innovation , which may be supported under horizon europe , aiming for coherence with activities in this domain by the european space agency . synergies with horizon europe should ensure that research and innovation needs of the space sector are identified and established as part of the strategic research and innovation planning process . it is important to assure continuity between the solutions developed through horizon europe and the operations of the components of the space programme . space data and services made freely available by the programme will be used to develop breakthrough solutions through research and innovation , including in horizon europe , on the main european policies . the strategic planning process under horizon europe will identify research and innovation activities that should make use of union - owned infrastructures such as galileo , egnos and copernicus . research infrastructures , in particular in situ observing networks will constitute essential elements of the in situ observation infrastructure enabling the copernicus services .


### user uptake and market development component in accordance with article 29 , which shall include relevant activities , resources and services to promote copernicus , its data and services at all levels to maximise socio - economic benefits which are referred to in article 4 . ### user uptake , capacity building and market development component in accordance with article 29 , which shall include relevant activities , resources and services to promote copernicus , its data and services at all levels to maximise socio - economic benefits which are referred to in article 4 .


### a safety - of - life service , which shall be free of direct user charges and shall provide positioning and synchronisation information with a high level of continuity , availability and accuracy , including an integrity message alerting users to any failure in , or out - of - tolerance signals emitted by , galileo and other gnsss which it augments in the coverage area , intended mainly for users for whom safety is essential , in particular in the sector of civil aviation for the purpose of air navigation services . ### a safety - of - life service , which shall be free of direct user charges and shall provide positioning and time synchronisation information with a high level of continuity , availability , accuracy and integrity . this service is provided under the oversight of easa to ensure compliance to aviation safety requirements , including an integrity message alerting users to any failure in , or out - of - tolerance signals emitted by , galileo and other gnsss which it augments in the coverage area , it is intended mainly for users for whom safety is essential , in particular in the sector of civil aviation for the purpose of air navigation services .


### copernicus should ensure an autonomous access to environmental knowledge and key technologies for earth observation and geo - information services , thereby enabling the union to achieve independent decision - making and actions in the fields of the environment , climate change , civil protection , security , as well as the digital economy , among others . ### copernicus should ensure an autonomous access to environmental knowledge and key technologies for earth observation and geo - information services , thereby enabling the union to achieve independent decision - making and actions in the fields of the environment , climate change , transport , civil protection , security , as well as the digital economy , among others .


### the aim of egnos is to improve the quality of open signals from existing global navigation satellite systems , in particular those emitted by the galileo system . the services provided by egnos should cover , as a priority , the member states’ territories geographically located in europe , including for this purpose the azores , the canary islands and madeira , with the aim to cover those territories by the end of 2025 . subject to technical feasibility and , for the safety of life , on the basis of international agreements , the geographical coverage of the services provided by egnos could be extended to other regions of the world . without prejudice to regulation [ 2018 / xxxx ] [ easa regulation ] and the necessary monitoring of galileo service quality for aviation purposes , it should be noted that while the signals emitted by galileo may effectively be used to facilitate the positioning of aircraft , only local or regional augmentation systems such as egnos in europe may constitute air - traffic management services and air navigation services . ### the aim of egnos is to improve the quality of open signals from existing global navigation satellite systems , in particular those emitted by the galileo system . the services provided by egnos should cover , as a priority , the member states’ territories geographically located in europe , including for this purpose the azores , the canary islands and madeira , with the aim to cover those territories by the end of 2025 . subject to technical feasibility and , for the safety of life , on the basis of international agreements , the geographical coverage of the services provided by egnos could be extended to other regions of the world . without prejudice to regulation [ 2018 / xxxx ] [ easa regulation ] and the necessary monitoring of galileo service quality and safety performance for aviation purposes , it should be noted that the signals emitted by galileo may effectively be used to facilitate the positioning of aircraft , only local or regional augmentation systems such as egnos in europe may constitute air - traffic management services and air navigation services .


### infrastructure dedicated to the programme may require additional research and innovation , which may be supported under horizon europe , aiming for coherence with activities in this domain by the european space agency . synergies with horizon europe should ensure that research and innovation needs of the space sector are identified and established as part of the strategic research and innovation planning process . space data and services made freely available by the programme will be used to develop breakthrough solutions through research and innovation , including in horizon europe , in particular for sustainable food and natural resources , climate monitoring , smart cities , automated vehicles , security and disaster management . the strategic planning process under horizon europe will identify research and innovation activities that should make use of union - owned infrastructures such as galileo , egnos and copernicus . research infrastructures , in particular in situ observing networks will constitute essential elements of the in situ observation infrastructure enabling the copernicus services ### infrastructure dedicated to the programme may require additional research and innovation , which may be supported under horizon europe , aiming for coherence with activities in this domain by the european space agency . synergies with horizon europe should ensure that research and innovation needs of the space sector are identified and established as part of the strategic research and innovation planning process . it is important to assure continuity between the solutions developed through horizon europe and the operations of the space programme components . space data and services made freely available by the programme will be used to develop breakthrough solutions through research and innovation , including in horizon europe , on the main european policies , in particular for the transport sector . the strategic planning process under horizon europe will identify research and innovation activities that should make use of union - owned infrastructures such as galileo , egnos and copernicus . research infrastructures , in particular in situ observing networks will constitute essential elements of the in situ observation infrastructure enabling the copernicus services .


### for galileo and egnos : to provide of state - of - the - art and , where appropriate , secure positioning , navigation and timing services ; ### for galileo and egnos : to provide on a long - term basis state - of - the - art and , where appropriate , secure positioning , navigation and timing services and ensuring the continuity of the services ;


### the establishment of space - related innovation partnerships to develop innovative products or services and for the subsequent purchase of the resulting supply or services ; ### the establishment of space - related innovation partnerships to develop innovative products or services and for the subsequent purchase of the resulting products or services for the needs of the programme ;


### development activities linked to autonomous , reliable and cost - efficient access to space ; ### development activities linked to autonomous , reliable and cost - efficient access to space including alternative launching technologies and innovative systems or services , taking into account the essential security interests of the union and its member states , as referred to in article 25 ;


### the commission may entrust other tasks to the agency , including undertaking communication , promotion , and marketing of data and information activities , as well as other activities related to user uptakes with regard to the programme ' s components other than galileo and egnos . ### the commission may entrust other tasks to the agency , including undertaking communication , promotion , and marketing of data and information activities , as well as other activities related to user uptakes with regard to the programme ' s components other than galileo , egnos and copernicus .


### for ssa / govsatcom : eur [ 0 , 5 ] billion . ### for ssa : eur [ 0 , 6 ] billion ;


### enhance the security of the union and its member states , its freedom of action and its strategic autonomy , in particular in terms of technologies and evidence - based decision - making ; ### enhance the security , including the cyber security and the safety of the union , its member states and its citizens , its strategic autonomy , in particular in industrial and technological terms ;


### regulation no 912 / 2010 established a union agency , called the european gnss agency , to manage certain aspects of the galileo and egnos satellite navigation programmes . the present regulation provides in particular that the european gnss agency will be entrusted with new tasks , not only in respect of galileo and egnos but also for other components of the programme , especially security accreditation . the name , tasks and organisational aspects of the european gnss agency must therefore be adapted accordingly . ### regulation no 912 / 2010 established a union agency , called the european gnss agency , to manage certain aspects of the galileo and egnos satellite navigation programmes . the present regulation provides in particular that the european gnss agency will be entrusted with new tasks , not only in respect of galileo and egnos but also for other components of the programme , especially security accreditation and cybersecurity . the name , tasks and organisational aspects of the european gnss agency must therefore be adapted accordingly .


### for users of satellite communications the user equipment is the all - important operational interface . the eu govsatcom approach makes it possible for most users to continue to use their existing user equipment for govsatcom services in so far as they make use of union technologies . ### for users of satellite communications the user equipment is the all - important operational interface . the eu govsatcom approach should make it possible for users to continue using their existing user equipment for govsatcom services .


### in the case of a joint call , joint procedures shall be established for selection and evaluation of proposals . the procedures must involve a balanced group of experts appointed by each party . ### in the case of a joint call , joint procedures shall be established for selection and evaluation of proposals . the procedures shall involve a balanced group of independent experts appointed by each party . such experts shall not evaluate , advise or assist on matters with regard to which they have a conflict of interests .


### where necessary for the protection of the essential security interest of the union and its member states , in particular with regard to the need to preserve the integrity and resilience of the union systems , as well as the autonomy of the industrial basis on which they rely , the commission shall set the requisite eligibility conditions applicable to the procurement , grants or prizes covered by this title . particular regard shall be had , for that purpose , to the need for eligible undertakings to be established in a member state , to commit to carry out any relevant activities inside the union and to be effectively controlled by member states or nationals of member states . those conditions shall be included in the documents relating to the procurement , grant or prize , as applicable . in the case of procurement , the conditions shall apply to the full life cycle of the resulting contract . ### where necessary for the protection of the essential security interest of the union and its member states , in particular with regard to the need to preserve the integrity and resilience of the union systems , as well as the autonomy of the industrial basis on which they rely , the commission shall set the requisite eligibility conditions applicable to the procurement , grants or prizes covered by this title . particular regard shall be had , for that purpose , to the need for eligible undertakings to be established in a member state and to commit to carry out any relevant activities inside the union . those conditions shall be included in the documents relating to the procurement , grant or prize , as applicable . in the case of procurement , the conditions shall apply to the full life cycle of the resulting contract .


### enhance the security of the union and its member states , its freedom of action and its strategic autonomy , in particular in terms of technologies and evidence - based decision - making ; ### enhance the security and the cyber security of the union and its member states , its strategic autonomy , in particular in industrial and technological terms ;


### pooled satellite communication capacities , services and user equipment shall be shared and prioritised between govsatcom participants on the basis of an analysis of security risks by the users at union and member state level . this sharing and prioritisation shall prioritise users at union level . ### pooled satellite communication capacities , services and user equipment shall be shared and prioritised between govsatcom participants on the basis of an analysis of security risks by the users at union and member state level .


### the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme for the period 2021 – 2027 shall be eur [ 16 ] billion in current prices . ### the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme for the period 2021 – 2027 shall be eur [ 16 , 3 ] billion in current prices .


### to that end , the commission shall ensure that a risk and threat analysis is performed for each programme ' s component . based on that risk and threat analysis , it shall determine , by means of implementing acts , for each component of the programme , the general security requirements . in doing so , the commission shall take account of the impact of those requirements on the smooth functioning of that component , in particular in terms of cost , risk management and schedule , and shall ensure not to reduce the general level of security or undermine the functioning of the existing equipment based on that component . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 107 . ### to that end , the commission shall perform a risk and threat analysis for the copernicus , sst and govsatcom components and shall ensure that the agency performs a risk and threat analysis for the galileo and egnos components


### to that end , the commission shall ensure that a risk and threat analysis is performed for each programme ' s component . based on that risk and threat analysis , it shall determine , by means of implementing acts , for each component of the programme , the general security requirements . in doing so , the commission shall take account of the impact of those requirements on the smooth functioning of that component , in particular in terms of cost , risk management and schedule , and shall ensure not to reduce the general level of security or undermine the functioning of the existing equipment based on that component . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 107 . ### to that end , the commission shall perform a risk and threat analysis for the copernicus , sst and govsatcom components and shall ensure that the agency performs a risk and threat analysis for galileo and egnos components . on the basis of the risk and threat analysis referred to in paragraph 1 , the commission shall determine , by means of implementing acts , for each component of the programme , the general security requirements . in doing so , it shall take account of the impact of those requirements on the smooth functioning of that component , in particular in terms of cost , risk management and schedule , and shall ensure not to reduce the general level of security or undermine the functioning of the existing equipment based on that component . the general security requirements shall set out the procedures to be followed whenever the security of the union or its member states may be affected by the operation of a component . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 107 .


### support and reinforce the competitiveness , entrepreneurship , skills and capacity to innovate of legal and natural persons from the union active or wishing to become active in that sector , with particular regard to the position and needs of small and medium - sized enterprises and start - ups . ### foster the development of a competitive union space economy and maximise opportunities for union enterprises of all sizes , in particular small and medium - sized enterprises , new entrants and start - ups , to develop and provide innovative space systems and services ;


### the interim evaluation of the programme shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the programme , but no later than four years after the start of the programme implementation . ### the interim evaluation of the programme shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the programme , but no later than three years after the start of the programme implementation .


### the members and alternate members of the administrative board shall be appointed in light of their knowledge in the field of the agency ' s core tasks , taking into account relevant managerial , administrative and budgetary skills . the european parliament , the commission and the member states shall endeavour to limit changes of their representatives on the administrative board , in order to ensure continuity of the board ' s activities . all parties shall aim to achieve a balanced representation between men and women on the administrative board . ### the members and alternate members of the administrative board shall be appointed in light of their knowledge in the field of the agency ' s tasks , taking into account relevant managerial , administrative and budgetary skills . the european parliament , the commission and the member states shall endeavour to limit changes of their representatives on the administrative board , in order to ensure continuity of the board ' s activities . all parties shall aim to achieve a balanced representation between men and women on the administrative board .


### the union has been developing its own space initiatives and programmes since the end of the 1990s , namely the european geostationary navigation overlay service and then galileo and copernicus , which respond to the needs of union citizens and the requirements of public policies . not only should the continuity of those initiatives be ensured but they must also be improved , so that they remain at the forefront in view of new technology development and the transformations in the digital and information and communications technology domains , meet the new needs of users and are able to meet political priorities such as climate change , including monitoring changes in the artic , security and defence . ### the union has been developing its own space initiatives and programmes since the end of the 1990s , namely the european geostationary navigation overlay service and then galileo and copernicus , which respond to the needs of union citizens and the requirements of public policies . not only should the continuity of those initiatives be ensured but their uptake and use must also be improved , so that they remain at the forefront in view of new technology development and provide the transformations in the digital and information and communications technology domains and in the transport sector , meeting the new needs of users and being able to meet the political priorities of all concerned sectors , in particular in the transportation sector .


### cooperation between undertakings in the form of space hubs bringing together , at regional and national levels , actors from the space and digital sectors , as well as users , and providing support to citizens and companies to foster entrepreneurship and skills ; ### cooperation in the form of a network of space hubs bringing together actors from the space and digital sectors , as well as users , and providing support , facilities and services to citizens and companies to foster entrepreneurship and skills ; foster cooperation between the space hubs and the digital innovation hubs established under the digital europe programme ;


### as regards copernicus : development , design and construction of the copernicus space infrastructure , including the operations of that infrastructure ; ### as regards copernicus : coordination of the space segment and the overall end - to - end implementation for the copernicus space component and its development , design and construction of the copernicus space infrastructure , including the operations of that infrastructure and access to 3rd party data from member states ' and commercial missions ;


### for galileo and egnos : to provide of state - of - the - art and , where appropriate , secure positioning , navigation and timing services ; ### for galileo and egnos : to provide on a long - term basis state - of - the - art and , where appropriate , secure positioning , navigation and timing services ;


### for space situational awareness : to enhance sst capabilities to monitor , track and identify space objects , to monitor space weather and to map and network member states neo capacities ; ### for space situational awareness : to enhance sst capabilities to monitor , track and identify space objects and space debris , to monitor space weather and to map and network member states neo capacities ;


### the commission shall adopt , by means of implementing acts , the service portfolio for services provided under govsatcom , in the form of a list of categories of satellite communication capacities and services and their attributes , including geographic coverage , frequency , bandwidth , user equipment , and security features . those measures shall be based on the operational and security requirements referred to in paragraph 1 and shall prioritise services provided to users at union level . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 107 . ### the commission shall adopt , by means of implementing acts , the service portfolio for services provided under govsatcom , in the form of a list of categories of satellite communication capacities and services and their attributes , including geographic coverage , frequency , bandwidth , user equipment , and security features . those measures shall be based on the operational and security requirements referred to in paragraph 1 . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 107 .


### the entity responsible for the management of a component of the programme shall be responsible for managing the security of that component and shall , to that end , carry out risk and threat analysis and all the necessary activities to ensure and monitor the security of that component , in particular setting of technical specifications and operational procedures , and monitor their compliance with the general security requirements referred to in paragraph 1 . ### the commission shall be responsible for managing the security of the copernicus , sst and govsatcom components . the agency shall be responsible for managing the security of the galileo and egnos components . to that end , they shall carry out all the necessary activities to ensure and monitor the security of the components for which they are responsible , in particular the setting of technical specifications and operational procedures , and shall monitor their compliance with the general security requirements referred to in the third subparagraph of paragraph 1 .


### additionally , the programme shall include measures for ensuring efficient access to space for the programme and for fostering an innovative space sector . ### additionally , the programme shall include measures for ensuring autonomous access to space , for tackling cyber threats , for fostering an innovative and competitive space sector and for supporting space diplomacy .


### undertake communication and promotion activities , and activities relating to the commercialisation of the services offered by galileo and egnos ; ### undertake communication and promotion activities , in particular with regard to the services offered by galileo , egnos and copernicus ;


### space technology , data and services have become indispensable in the daily lives of europeans and play an essential role in preserving many strategic interests . the union ' s space industry is already one of the most competitive in the world . however , the emergence of new players and the development of new technologies are revolutionising traditional industrial models . it is therefore crucial that the union remains a leading international player with extensive freedom of action in the space domain , that it encourages scientific and technical progress and support the competitiveness and innovation capacity of space sector industries within the union , in particular small and medium - sized enterprises , start - ups and innovative businesses . ### space technology , data and services have become indispensable in the daily lives of europeans and play an essential role in preserving many strategic interests . the union ' s space industry is already one of the most competitive in the world . however , the emergence of new players and the development of new technologies are revolutionising traditional industrial models . it is therefore crucial that the union remains a leading international player with extensive freedom of action in the space domain , that it encourages scientific and technical progress and support the competitiveness and innovation capacity of space sector industries within the union , in particular small and medium - sized enterprises , start - ups and innovative businesses . at the same time , it is important to create the appropriate conditions to ensure a level playing field with the major space competitors .


### maximise the socio - economic benefits , including by promoting the widest possible use of the data , information and services provided by the programme ' s components ; ### maximise the socio - economic benefits , in particular by strengthening the european downstream sector , thereby enabling growth and job creation in the union and promoting the widest possible use of the data , information and services provided by the programme ' s components ;


### the mission of the european union agency for the space programme , which replaces and succeeds the european gnss agency established by regulation no 912 / 2010 , is to contribute to the programme , particularly as regards security . certain tasks linked to the security and promotion of the programme should therefore be assigned to the agency . in relation to security in particular , and given its experience in this area , the agency should be responsible for the security accreditation tasks for all the union actions in the space sector . furthermore , it should perform the tasks which the commission confers on it by means of one or more contribution agreements covering various other specific tasks associated with the programme . ### the mission of the european union agency for the space programme , which replaces and succeeds the european gnss agency established by regulation no 912 / 2010 , is to contribute to the programme , particularly as regards security , communication , user uptake , market development , exploitation , etc . certain tasks linked to the security and cybersecurity of the programme and promotion of the services and the downstream sector should therefore be assigned to the agency . in relation to security in particular , and given its experience in this area , the agency should be responsible for the security accreditation tasks for all the union actions in the space sector . furthermore , it should perform the tasks which the commission confers on it by means of one or more contribution agreements covering various other specific tasks associated with the programme .


### before the end of 2024 , the commission shall evaluate the implementation of the govsatcom component , notably as regards the evolution of the user needs in relation to the satellite communication capacity . the evaluation shall in particular examine the need for additional space infrastructure . the evaluation shall be accompanied , if necessary , by an appropriate proposal for the development of additional space infrastructure under the govsatcom component . ### the govsatcom shall be operational by the end of 2023 . before the end of 2024 , the commission shall evaluate the implementation of the govsatcom component , notably as regards the evolution of the user needs in relation to the satellite communication capacity . the evaluation shall in particular examine the need for additional space infrastructure . the evaluation shall be accompanied , if necessary , by an appropriate proposal for the development of additional space infrastructure under the govsatcom component .


### the security of the programme should be based on the following principles : ### the security of the programme shall be based on the following principles :


### support and reinforce the competitiveness , entrepreneurship , skills and capacity to innovate of legal and natural persons from the union active or wishing to become active in that sector , with particular regard to the position and needs of small and medium - sized enterprises and start - ups . ### foster the development of a competitive union space economy and maximise opportunities for union enterprises of all sizes , in particular small and medium - sized enterprises , new entrants and start - ups , to develop and provide innovative space systems and services ;


### by 30 june 2024 , and every five years thereafter , the commission shall assess the agency’s performance , in relation to its objectives , mandate , tasks and location , in accordance with commission guidelines . the evaluation shall , in particular , address the possible need to modify the mandate of the agency , and the financial implications of any such modification . it shall also address the agency’s policy on conflicts of interest and the independence and autonomy of the security accreditation board . ### by 30 june 2024 , and every three years thereafter , the commission shall assess the agency’s performance , in relation to its objectives , mandate , tasks and location , in accordance with commission guidelines . the evaluation shall address the possible need to modify the mandate of the agency , in particular regarding the possibility to entrust it with additional tasks , in accordance with article 30 , and the financial implications of any such modification . it shall also address the agency’s policy on conflicts of interest and the independence and autonomy of the security accreditation board .


### –stipulate the conditions of the management of funds entrusted to the european space agency , particularly with regard to public procurement , management procedures , the expected results measured by performance indicators , applicable measures in the event of deficient or fraudulent implementation of the contracts in terms of costs , schedule and results , as well as the communication strategy and the rules regarding ownership of all tangible and intangible assets ; these conditions shall be in conformity with titles iii and v of this regulation and the financial regulation ; ### –stipulate the conditions of the management of funds entrusted to the european space agency , including application of union public procurement rules , when procuring in the name and on behalf of the union , management procedures , the expected results measured by performance indicators , applicable measures in the event of deficient or fraudulent implementation of the contracts in terms of costs , schedule and results , as well as the communication strategy and the rules regarding ownership of all tangible and intangible assets ; these conditions shall be in conformity with titles iii and v of this regulation and the financial regulation ;


### actions to provide continuity of existing sentinel missions and to develop , launch , maintain and operate further sentinels expanding the observation scope , giving priority to : observation capacities for monitoring anthropogenic co2 and other greenhouse gas emissions , allowing for polar coverage and enabling innovative environmental applications in agriculture , forest and water management domains ; ### actions to provide continuity of existing sentinel missions and to develop , launch , maintain and operate further sentinels expanding the observation scope , for example to : observation capacities for monitoring anthropogenic co2 and other greenhouse gas emissions , allowing for polar coverage and enabling innovative environmental applications in agriculture , forest and water management domains ;


### the programme shares similar objectives with other union programmes , notably horizon europe , investeu fund , european defence fund and funds under regulation [ common provisions regulation ] . therefore , cumulative funding from those programmes should be foreseen , provided they do cover the same cost items , in particular through arrangements for complementary funding from union programmes where management modalities permit - either in sequence , in an alternating way , or through the combination of funds including for the joint funding of actions , allowing , where possible , innovation partnerships and blending operations . during the implementation of the programme , the commission should therefore promote synergies with other related union programmes which would allow , where possible , use of access to risk finance , innovation partnerships , cumulative or blended funding . ### the programme shares similar objectives with other union programmes , notably horizon europe , investeu fund , european defence fund and funds under regulation [ common provisions regulation ] . therefore , cumulative funding from those programmes should be foreseen , provided they do cover the same cost items , in particular through arrangements for complementary funding from union programmes where management modalities permit - either in sequence , in an alternating way , or through the combination of funds including for the joint funding of actions , allowing , where possible , innovation partnerships and blending operations . during the implementation of the programme , the commission should therefore promote synergies with other related union programmes which would allow , where possible , use of access to risk finance , innovation partnerships , cumulative or blended funding . it is important to assure continuity between the solutions developed through horizon europe and the other union programmes and the components of the space programme .


### to that end , the commission shall ensure that a risk and threat analysis is performed for each programme ' s component . based on that risk and threat analysis , it shall determine , by means of implementing acts , for each component of the programme , the general security requirements . in doing so , the commission shall take account of the impact of those requirements on the smooth functioning of that component , in particular in terms of cost , risk management and schedule , and shall ensure not to reduce the general level of security or undermine the functioning of the existing equipment based on that component . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 107 . ### to that end , the commission shall perform a risk and threat analysis for the copernicus , sst and govsatcom components and shall ensure that the agency performs a risk and threat analysis for the galileo and egnos components


### cross - cutting activities as foreseen by article 3 shall be financed under the programme ' s components . ### cross - cutting activities as foreseen by articles 3 , 5 and 6 shall be financed under the programme ' s components .


### to strengthen the competitiveness of the union space industry and gain capacities in designing , building and operating its own systems , the union should support the creation , growth , and development of the entire space industry . the emergence of a business - and innovation - friendly model should be supported at european , regional and national levels by establishing space hubs that bring together the space , digital and user sectors . the union should foster the expansion of union - based space companies to help them succeed , including by supporting them in accessing risk finance in view of the lack , within the union , of appropriate access to private equity for space start - ups and by creating innovation partnerships . ### to strengthen the competitiveness of the union space industry and gain capacities in designing , building and operating its own systems , the union should support the creation , growth , and development of the entire space industry . the emergence of a business - and innovation - friendly model should be supported at european , regional and national levels especially , but not only , through initiatives like space hubs that bring together the space , digital and user sectors . space hubs should work in cooperation with the digital innovation hubs to foster entrepreneurship and skills . the union should foster the expansion of european space companies to help them succeed , including by supporting them in accessing risk finance in view of the lack , within the union , of appropriate access to private equity for space start - ups and by creating innovation partnerships .


### innovation activities for making best use of space technologies , infrastructure or services ; ### innovation activities for&#160 ; developing and making best&#160 ; use of&#160 ; space technologies , infrastructure or services ;


### when necessary for the smooth functioning of the programme and the smooth provision of the services provided by the programme ' s components , the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , determine the technical and operational specifications required for the implementation of and evolution of those components and of the services they provide after having consulted users and all the other relevant stakeholders . when determining those technical and operational specifications , the commission shall avoid reducing the general security level and to meet a backward compatibility imperative . ### when necessary for the smooth functioning of the programme and the smooth provision of the services provided by the programme ' s components , the commission shall , by means of delegated acts , determine the high level specifications requirement for the implementation of and evolution of those components and of the services they provide after having consulted users and all the other relevant stakeholders . the commission shall avoid reducing the general security level and to meet a backward compatibility imperative .


### the entity responsible for the management of a component of the programme shall be responsible for managing the security of that component and shall , to that end , carry out risk and threat analysis and all the necessary activities to ensure and monitor the security of that component , in particular setting of technical specifications and operational procedures , and monitor their compliance with the general security requirements referred to in paragraph 1 . ### the commission shall be responsible for managing the security of the copernicus , sst and govsatcom components . the agency shall be responsible for managing the security of the galileo and egnos components . to that end , they shall carry out all the necessary activities to ensure and monitor the security of the components for which they are responsible , in particular the setting of technical specifications and operational procedures , and shall monitor their compliance with the general security requirements referred to in the third subparagraph of paragraph 1 .


### the services referred to in paragraph 1 shall be provided as a priority on the territory of member states geographically located in europe . ### the services referred to in paragraph 1 shall be provided as a priority on the territory of member states geographically located in europe with the aim to cover the continental territories by the end of 2023 and all territories by the end of 2025 .


### for ssa / govsatcom : eur [ 0 , 5 ] billion . ### for ssa / govsatcom : eur [ 1 , 5 ] billion .


### additionally , the programme shall include measures for ensuring efficient access to space for the programme and for fostering an innovative space sector . ### additionally , the programme shall include measures for ensuring autonomous access to space , for tackling cyber threats , for fostering an innovative and competitive space sector and for supporting space diplomacy .


### it is imperative that the continuity , sustainability and future availability of the services provided by the galileo and egnos systems be ensured . in a changing environment and rapidly developing market , their development should also continue and new generations of these systems should be prepared . ### it is imperative that the continuity , sustainability , safety and future availability of the services provided by the galileo and egnos systems be ensured . in a changing environment and rapidly developing market , their development should also continue and new generations of these systems should be prepared .


### actions in support of an innovative union space sector ### actions in support of an innovative and competitive union space sector


### owing to its coverage and its potential to help resolve global challenges , the space programme of the union has a strong international dimension . the commission should therefore be enabled to manage , on behalf of the union , and coordinate activities on the international scene on behalf of the union , in particular to defend the interests of the union and its member states in international fora , including in the area of frequencies , to promote the union ' s technology and industry , and to encourage cooperation in the field of training , bearing in mind the need to ensure the reciprocity of the rights and obligations of the parties . it is particularly important that the union be represented by the commission in the bodies of the international cospas - sarsat programme or in relevant sectoral un bodies including the food and agriculture organisation , as well as the world meteorological organisation . ### owing to its coverage and its potential to help resolve global challenges , the space programme of the union has a strong international dimension . the commission should therefore be enabled to manage , on behalf of the union , and coordinate activities on the international scene on behalf of the union , in particular to defend the interests of the union and its member states in international fora , including in the area of frequencies . the commission should strength the economic diplomacy to promote the union ' s technology and industry and to encourage cooperation in the field of training , bearing in mind the need to ensure the reciprocity of the rights and obligations of the parties and a fair competition at international level . it is particularly important that the union be represented by the commission in the bodies of the international cospas - sarsat programme or in relevant sectoral un bodies including the food and agriculture organisation , as well as the world meteorological organisation .


### ‘ sst data’ means physical parameters of space objects acquired by sst sensors or orbital parameters of space objects derived from sst sensors ' observations in the framework of the space surveillance and tracking component ; ### ‘ sst data’ means physical parameters of space objects and space debris acquired by sst sensors or orbital parameters of space objects derived from sst sensors ' observations in the framework of the space surveillance and tracking component ;


### as promoter of the union’s general interest , it falls to the commission to implement the programme , assume overall responsibility and promote their use . in order to optimise the resources and competences of the various stakeholders , the commission should be able to delegate certain tasks . moreover the commission is the best placed to determine the main technical and operational specifications necessary to implement systems and services evolution . ### as promoter of the union’s general interest , it falls to the commission to supervise the implementation of the programme , assume overall responsibility and promote their use . in order to optimise the resources and competences of the various stakeholders , the commission should be able to delegate certain tasks . moreover the commission is the best placed to determine the high - level requirements necessary to implement systems and services evolution .


### for ssa / govsatcom : eur [ 0 , 5 ] billion . ### for ssa : eur [ 0 , 6 ] billion ;


### where necessary for the protection of the essential security interest of the union and its member states , in particular with regard to the need to preserve the integrity and resilience of the union systems , as well as the autonomy of the industrial basis on which they rely , the commission shall set the requisite eligibility conditions applicable to the procurement , grants or prizes covered by this title . particular regard shall be had , for that purpose , to the need for eligible undertakings to be established in a member state , to commit to carry out any relevant activities inside the union and to be effectively controlled by member states or nationals of member states . those conditions shall be included in the documents relating to the procurement , grant or prize , as applicable . in the case of procurement , the conditions shall apply to the full life cycle of the resulting contract . ### where necessary for the protection of the essential security interest of the union and its member states , in particular with regard to the need to preserve the integrity and resilience of the union systems , as well as the autonomy of the industrial basis on which they rely , the commission shall set the requisite eligibility conditions applicable to the procurement , grants or prizes covered by this title . particular regard shall be had , for that purpose , to the need for eligible undertakings to be established in a member state and to commit to carry out any relevant activities inside the union . those conditions shall be included in the documents relating to the procurement , grant or prize , as applicable . in the case of procurement , the conditions shall apply to the full life cycle of the resulting contract .


### the commission should promote , alongside the member states and the high representative , responsible behaviour in space and outer space and explore the possibility for accession to the relevant un conventions . ### the commission should promote , alongside the member states and the high representative , responsible behaviour in space and outer space , in particular in finding solutions against the space debris proliferation , and explore the possibility for accession to the relevant un conventions .


### for copernicus : to deliver accurate and reliable earth observation data and information , supplied on a long - term basis , to support the implementation and monitoring of the union and its member states ' policies in the fields of the environment , climate change , agriculture and rural development , civil protection , safety and security , as well as the digital economy ; ### for copernicus : to deliver accurate , reliable and user - oriented earth observation data and information , supplied on a long - term basis , to support the implementation and monitoring of the union and its member states ' policies in the fields of the environment , climate change , agriculture and rural development humanitarian aid , civil protection , safety and security , as well as the digital economy ;


### for users of satellite communications the user equipment is the all - important operational interface . the eu govsatcom approach makes it possible for most users to continue to use their existing user equipment for govsatcom services in so far as they make use of union technologies . ### for users of satellite communications the user equipment is the all - important operational interface . the eu govsatcom approach should make it possible for users to continue using their existing user equipment for govsatcom services .


### to foster the autonomy of the union , in particular in technological terms ; ### to foster the autonomy of the union , in particular in technological terms , throughout the entire value chain ;


### to strengthen the competitiveness of the union space industry and gain capacities in designing , building and operating its own systems , the union should support the creation , growth , and development of the entire space industry . the emergence of a business - and innovation - friendly model should be supported at european , regional and national levels by establishing space hubs that bring together the space , digital and user sectors . the union should foster the expansion of union - based space companies to help them succeed , including by supporting them in accessing risk finance in view of the lack , within the union , of appropriate access to private equity for space start - ups and by creating innovation partnerships . ### to strengthen the competitiveness of the union space industry and gain capacities in designing , building and operating its own systems , the union should support the creation , growth , and development of the entire space industry . the emergence of a business - and innovation - friendly model should be supported at european , regional and national levels especially , but not only , through initiatives like space hubs that bring together the space , digital and user sectors . space hubs should work in cooperation with the digital innovation hubs to foster entrepreneurship and skills . the union should foster the expansion of european space companies to help them succeed , including by supporting them in accessing risk finance in view of the lack , within the union , of appropriate access to private equity for space start - ups and by creating innovation partnerships .


### for copernicus : to deliver accurate and reliable earth observation data and information , supplied on a long - term basis , to support the implementation and monitoring of the union and its member states ' policies in the fields of the environment , climate change , agriculture and rural development , civil protection , safety and security , as well as the digital economy ; ### for copernicus : to deliver accurate and reliable earth observation data and information , supplied on a long - term basis , to support the implementation and monitoring of the union and its member states ' policies ;


### promote the role of the union in the international arena as a leading actor in the space sector and strengthening its role in tackling global challenges and supporting global initiatives , including with regards to climate change and sustainable development . ### promote the role of the union in the international arena as a leading actor in the space sector , inter alia by support efficient use of existing infrastructure , and strengthening its role in tackling global challenges and supporting global initiatives , including with regards to climate change and sustainable development .


### to that end , the commission shall ensure that a risk and threat analysis is performed for each programme ' s component . based on that risk and threat analysis , it shall determine , by means of implementing acts , for each component of the programme , the general security requirements . in doing so , the commission shall take account of the impact of those requirements on the smooth functioning of that component , in particular in terms of cost , risk management and schedule , and shall ensure not to reduce the general level of security or undermine the functioning of the existing equipment based on that component . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 107 . ### to that end , the commission shall perform a risk and threat analysis for the copernicus , sst and govsatcom components and shall ensure that the agency performs a risk and threat analysis for the galileo and egnos components


### the aim of egnos is to improve the quality of open signals from existing global navigation satellite systems , in particular those emitted by the galileo system . the services provided by egnos should cover , as a priority , the member states’ territories geographically located in europe , including for this purpose the azores , the canary islands and madeira , with the aim to cover those territories by the end of 2025 . subject to technical feasibility and , for the safety of life , on the basis of international agreements , the geographical coverage of the services provided by egnos could be extended to other regions of the world . without prejudice to regulation [ 2018 / xxxx ] [ easa regulation ] and the necessary monitoring of galileo service quality for aviation purposes , it should be noted that while the signals emitted by galileo may effectively be used to facilitate the positioning of aircraft , only local or regional augmentation systems such as egnos in europe may constitute air - traffic management services and air navigation services . ### the aim of egnos is to improve the quality of open signals from existing global navigation satellite systems , in particular those emitted by the galileo system . the services provided by egnos should cover , as a priority , the member states’ territories geographically located in europe , including for this purpose the azores , the canary islands and madeira , with the aim to cover those territories by the end of 2025 . subject to technical feasibility and , for the safety of life , on the basis of international agreements , the geographical coverage of the services provided by egnos could be extended to other regions of the world . without prejudice to regulation [ 2018 / xxxx ] [ easa regulation ] and the necessary monitoring of galileo service quality and safety performance for aviation purposes , it should be noted that the signals emitted by galileo may effectively be used to facilitate the positioning of aircraft , only local or regional augmentation systems such as egnos in europe may constitute air - traffic management services and air navigation services .


### infrastructure dedicated to the programme may require additional research and innovation , which may be supported under horizon europe , aiming for coherence with activities in this domain by the european space agency . synergies with horizon europe should ensure that research and innovation needs of the space sector are identified and established as part of the strategic research and innovation planning process . space data and services made freely available by the programme will be used to develop breakthrough solutions through research and innovation , including in horizon europe , in particular for sustainable food and natural resources , climate monitoring , smart cities , automated vehicles , security and disaster management . the strategic planning process under horizon europe will identify research and innovation activities that should make use of union - owned infrastructures such as galileo , egnos and copernicus . research infrastructures , in particular in situ observing networks will constitute essential elements of the in situ observation infrastructure enabling the copernicus services ### infrastructure dedicated to the programme may require additional research and innovation , which may be supported under horizon europe , aiming for coherence with activities in this domain by the european space agency . synergies with horizon europe should ensure that research and innovation needs of the space sector are identified and established as part of the strategic research and innovation planning process . it is important to assure continuity between the solutions developed through horizon europe and the operations of the components of the space programme . space data and services made freely available by the programme will be used to develop breakthrough solutions through research and innovation , including in horizon europe , on the main european policies . the strategic planning process under horizon europe will identify research and innovation activities that should make use of union - owned infrastructures such as galileo , egnos and copernicus . research infrastructures , in particular in situ observing networks will constitute essential elements of the in situ observation infrastructure enabling the copernicus services .


### when necessary for the smooth functioning of the programme and the smooth provision of the services provided by the programme ' s components , the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , determine the technical and operational specifications required for the implementation of and evolution of those components and of the services they provide after having consulted users and all the other relevant stakeholders . when determining those technical and operational specifications , the commission shall avoid reducing the general security level and to meet a backward compatibility imperative . ### when necessary for the smooth functioning of the programme and the smooth provision of the services provided by the programme ' s components , the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , determine the technical and operational specifications required for the implementation of and evolution of those components and of the services they provide after having consulted users , downstream players and all the other relevant stakeholders . when determining those technical and operational specifications , the commission shall avoid reducing the general security level and to meet a backward compatibility imperative .


### as regards all the components of the programme with research and development activities in its fields of expertise . ### as regards all the components of the programme with research and development activities concerning the programme components infrastructure .


### for ssa / govsatcom : eur [ 0 , 5 ] billion . ### for govsatcom : eur [ 0 , 6 ] billion .


### to foster the autonomy of the union , in particular in technological terms ; ### to foster the strategic autonomy of the union , in particular in industrial and technological terms ;


### the union has been developing its own space initiatives and programmes since the end of the 1990s , namely the european geostationary navigation overlay service and then galileo and copernicus , which respond to the needs of union citizens and the requirements of public policies . not only should the continuity of those initiatives be ensured but they must also be improved , so that they remain at the forefront in view of new technology development and the transformations in the digital and information and communications technology domains , meet the new needs of users and are able to meet political priorities such as climate change , including monitoring changes in the artic , security and defence . ### the union has been developing its own space initiatives and programmes since the end of the 1990s , namely the european geostationary navigation overlay service and then galileo and copernicus , which respond to the needs of union citizens and the requirements of public policies . not only should the continuity of those initiatives be ensured but they must also be improved , so that they remain at the forefront in view of new technology development and the transformations in the digital and information and communications technology domains , meet the new needs of users and are able to meet political priorities such as climate change mitigation and adaptation , including monitoring changes in the artic , security and defence .


### the entity responsible for the management of a component of the programme shall be responsible for managing the security of that component and shall , to that end , carry out risk and threat analysis and all the necessary activities to ensure and monitor the security of that component , in particular setting of technical specifications and operational procedures , and monitor their compliance with the general security requirements referred to in paragraph 1 . ### the commission shall be responsible for managing the security of the copernicus , sst and govsatcom components . the agency shall be responsible for managing the security of the galileo and egnos components . to that end , they shall carry out all the necessary activities to ensure and monitor the security of the components for which they are responsible , in particular the setting of technical specifications and operational procedures , and shall monitor their compliance with the general security requirements referred to in the third subparagraph of paragraph 1 .


### the management , maintenance , continuous improvement , evolution and protection of the ground - based infrastructure , in particular networks , sites and support facilities , including upgrades and obsolescence management ; ### the management , maintenance , continuous improvement , evolution and protection of the ground - based infrastructure , including the completion of the ground - based infrastructure located outside the eu territory but necessary for providing egnos full coverage of the territories of member states geographically located in europe , in particular networks , sites and support facilities , including upgrades and obsolescence management ;


### the union needs to ensure its freedom of action and autonomy to have access to space and be able to use it safely . it is therefore essential that it maintains autonomous , reliable and cost - effective access to space , especially as regards critical infrastructure and technology , public security and the security of the union and its member states . the commission should therefore have the possibility to aggregate launch services at european level , both for its own needs and , at their request , for those of other entities , including member states , in conformity with the provisions of article 189 of the treaty . it is also crucial that the union continues to have modern , efficient and flexible launch infrastructure facilities . in addition to measures taken by member states and the european space agency , the commission should consider ways to support such facilities . in particular , where space ground infrastructure necessary to perform launches in line with the needs of the programme is to be maintained or upgraded , it should be possible to partially fund such adaptations under the programme , in line with the financial regulation and where a clear eu value added can be established , with the view of achieving a better cost efficiency for the programme . ### the union needs to ensure its freedom of action and autonomy to have access to space and be able to use it safely . it is therefore essential that it maintains autonomous , reliable and cost - effective access to space , including alternative launching technologies and innovative systems or services , especially as regards critical infrastructure and technology , public security and the security of the union and its member states . the commission should therefore have the possibility to aggregate launch services at european level , both for its own needs and , at their request , for those of other entities , including member states , in conformity with the provisions of article 189 of the treaty . it is also crucial that the union continues to have modern , efficient and flexible launch infrastructure facilities . in addition to measures taken by member states and the european space agency , the commission should consider ways to support such facilities . in particular , where space ground infrastructure necessary to perform launches in line with the needs of the programme is to be maintained or upgraded , it should be possible to partially fund such adaptations under the programme , in line with the financial regulation and where a clear eu value added can be established , with the view of achieving a better cost efficiency for the programme .


### where appropriate , it shall ensure the coordination with activities carried out in the space sector at union , national and international level . it shall encourage cooperation between the member states and promote convergence of their technological capacities and developments in the space domain . ### where appropriate , and in cooperation with the agency and esa , it shall ensure the coordination with activities carried out in the space sector at union , national and international level . they shall encourage cooperation between the member states and promote convergence of their technological capacities and developments in the space domain .


### cooperation between undertakings in the form of space hubs bringing together , at regional and national levels , actors from the space and digital sectors , as well as users , and providing support to citizens and companies to foster entrepreneurship and skills ; ### cooperation in the form of a network of space hubs bringing together actors from the space and digital sectors , as well as users , and providing support , facilities and services to citizens and companies to foster entrepreneurship and skills ; foster cooperation between the space hubs and the digital innovation hubs established under the digital europe programme ;


### where this is required for the needs of the programme , the necessary adaptations to the space ground infrastructure . ### where this is required for the objectives of the programme , the necessary support to the space ground infrastructure .


### maximise the socio - economic benefits , including by promoting the widest possible use of the data , information and services provided by the programme ' s components ; ### maximise the socio - economic benefits , in particular by strengthening the european downstream sector , thereby enabling growth and job creation in the union and promoting the widest possible use of the data , information and services provided by the programme ' s components ;


### the mission of the european union agency for the space programme , which replaces and succeeds the european gnss agency established by regulation no 912 / 2010 , is to contribute to the programme , particularly as regards security . certain tasks linked to the security and promotion of the programme should therefore be assigned to the agency . in relation to security in particular , and given its experience in this area , the agency should be responsible for the security accreditation tasks for all the union actions in the space sector . furthermore , it should perform the tasks which the commission confers on it by means of one or more contribution agreements covering various other specific tasks associated with the programme . ### the mission of the european union agency for the space programme , which replaces and succeeds the european gnss agency established by regulation no 912 / 2010 , is to contribute to the programme , particularly as regards security , communication , user uptake , market development , exploitation , etc . certain tasks linked to the security and cybersecurity of the programme and promotion of the services and the downstream sector should therefore be assigned to the agency . in relation to security in particular , and given its experience in this area , the agency should be responsible for the security accreditation tasks for all the union actions in the space sector . furthermore , it should perform the tasks which the commission confers on it by means of one or more contribution agreements covering various other specific tasks associated with the programme .


### the tasks referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 shall be entrusted by the commission by means of a contribution agreement in accordance with [ article 2 ] and [ title vi ] of the financial regulation . ### the tasks referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 shall be entrusted by the commission by means of a contribution agreement in accordance with [ article 2 ] and [ title vi ] of the financial regulation and shall be reviewed in accordance with article 102 of this regulation , in particular regarding copernicus component .


### the establishment of space - related innovation partnerships to develop innovative products or services and for the subsequent purchase of the resulting supply or services ; ### the establishment of space - related innovation partnerships to develop innovative products or services and for the subsequent purchase of the resulting products or services for the needs of the programme ;


### the cost of such extension , including the related operating costs specific to these regions , shall not be covered by the budget referred to in article 11 . such extension shall not delay the offering of the services referred to in paragraph 1 throughout the territory of member states geographically located in europe . ### the cost of such extension , including the related operating costs specific to these regions , shall not be covered by the budget referred to in article 11 , but the european commission shall consider the exploitation of existing partnership programmes and , if appropriate , the development of specific financial instruments to support it . such extension shall not delay the offering of the services referred to in paragraph 1 throughout the territory of member states geographically located in europe .


### by 30 june 2024 , and every five years thereafter , the commission shall assess the agency’s performance , in relation to its objectives , mandate , tasks and location , in accordance with commission guidelines . the evaluation shall , in particular , address the possible need to modify the mandate of the agency , and the financial implications of any such modification . it shall also address the agency’s policy on conflicts of interest and the independence and autonomy of the security accreditation board . ### by 30 june 2024 , and every three years thereafter , the commission shall assess the agency’s performance , in relation to its objectives , mandate , tasks and location , in accordance with commission guidelines . the evaluation shall address the possible need to modify the mandate of the agency , in particular regarding the possibility to entrust it with additional tasks , in accordance with article 30 , and the financial implications of any such modification . it shall also address the agency’s policy on conflicts of interest and the independence and autonomy of the security accreditation board .


### the establishment , development and operation of a network of ground - based and / or space - based sensors of the member states , including sensors developed through the european space agency and nationally operated union sensors , to survey and track objects and to produce a european catalogue of space objects adapted to the needs of the users referred to in article 55 ; ### the establishment , development and operation of a network of ground - based and / or space - based sensors of the member states , including sensors developed through the european space agency and nationally operated union sensors , to survey and track objects and to produce , by the end of 2023 , a european catalogue of space objects adapted to the needs of the users referred to in article 55 ;


### without prejudice to adaptations necessary to comply with state aid rules , member states shall ensure that the level of , and the conditions attached to , the support granted to renewable energy projects are not revised in a way that negatively impacts the rights conferred thereunder and the economics of supported projects . ### member states shall ensure that the level of , and the conditions attached to , the support granted to renewable energy projects are not revised in a retroactive manner because retroactive changes negatively impact the rights conferred thereunder and the economics of supported projects , undermining the maintenance of a stable and transparent policy framework for the realisation of projects in the renewable energy sector . member states shall ensure that the revision of any support granted to renewable energy projects is oriented to improve the legal framework aimed at achieving the union and national binding targets provided for in this directive and is subject to a transparent and inclusive public consultation process .


### without prejudice to adaptations necessary to comply with state aid rules , member states shall ensure that the level of , and the conditions attached to , the support granted to renewable energy projects are not revised in a way that negatively impacts the rights conferred thereunder and the economics of supported projects . ### member states shall guarantee that the level of , and the conditions attached to , the support granted to new or existing renewable energy projects are not revised in a retroactive way that negatively impacts the rights conferred thereunder and the economics of supported projects . member states therefore shall also ensure the improvement of legal certainty for consumers and investors to establish a strong legal framework .