Amendments adopted by the European Parliament on 13 December 2018 on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the space programme of the Union and the European Union Agency for the Space Programme and repealing Regulations (EU) No 912/2010, (EU) No 1285/2013, (EU) No 377/2014 and Decision 541/2014/EU (COM(2018)0447 — C8-0258/2018 — 2018/0236(COD))
Date: 2018-12-13
Institutions: Committee on Industry, Research and Energy, European Parliament
Subjects: EU office or agency, EU programme, European Space Agency, extra-atmospheric space, satellite communications, satellite navigation, space policy, space technology, use of outer space




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13.11.2020   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 388/698






P8_TA(2018)0520
Establishing the space programme of the Union and European Union Agency for the Space Programme ***I
Amendments adopted by the European Parliament on 13 December 2018 on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the space programme of the Union and the European Union Agency for the Space Programme and repealing Regulations (EU) No 912/2010, (EU) No 1285/2013, (EU) No 377/2014 and Decision 541/2014/EU (COM(2018)0447 — C8-0258/2018 — 2018/0236(COD)) (1)

(Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading)
(2020/C 388/44)

Amendment 1


Draft legislative resolution


Citation 5 a (new)








Draft legislative resolution




Amendment





 








—




having regard to the Commission communication of 14 September 2016 entitled ‘Connectivity for a Competitive Digital Single Market — Towards a European Gigabit Society’ (COM(2016)0587) and the accompanying Commission staff working document (SWD(2016)0300),











Amendment 2


Draft legislative resolution


Citation 5 b (new)








Draft legislative resolution




Amendment





 








—




having regard to the Commission communication of 14 September 2016 entitled ‘5G for Europe: An Action Plan’ (COM(2016)0588) and the accompanying Commission staff working document (SWD(2016)0306),











Amendment 3


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(1)


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.












(1)


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 global level playing field for companies active in the space sector.











Amendment 4


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(2)


The space sector’s development has historically been linked to security. In many cases, the equipment, components and instruments used in the space sector are dual-use goods. The possibilities that space offers for the security of the Union and its Member States should therefore be exploited.












(2)


The space sector’s development has historically been linked to security. In many cases, the equipment, components and instruments used in the space sector are dual-use goods. The possibilities that space 
and autonomous access to space
 offers for the security 
and independence
 of the Union and its Member States should therefore be exploited.









Amendment 5


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 3








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(3)


The Union has been developing its own space initiatives and programmes since the end of the 1990s, namely the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) 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
.












(3)


The Union has been developing its own space initiatives and programmes since the end of the 1990s, namely the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) and then Galileo and Copernicus, which respond to the needs of Union citizens and the requirements of public policies. The continuity of those initiatives
, as well as their uptake and use, should
 be ensured 
and
 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
. The Programme should promote space-based services also so that all Member States and their citizens can fully reap the benefits of the Programme
.









Amendment 6


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 4








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(4)


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(2) 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.












(4)


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(2) 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.









Amendment 7


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 5








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(5)


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 (first contract approach).












(5)


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 
initiatives such as
 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 
creation and
 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 (first contract approach).









Amendment 8


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 6








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(6)


Owing to its coverage and its potential to help resolve global challenges, the space programme of the Union (‘Programme’) 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.












(6)


Owing to its coverage and its potential to help resolve global challenges, the space programme of the Union (‘Programme’) 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 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.









Amendment 9


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 7








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(7)


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.












(7)


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
, including the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies (the Outer Space Treaty)
.









Amendment 10


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 8








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(8)


The Programme shares similar objectives with other Union programmes, notably Horizon Europe, InvestEU Fund, European Defence Fund and Funds under Regulation (EU) [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.












(8)


The Programme shares similar objectives with other Union programmes, notably Horizon Europe, InvestEU Fund, European Defence Fund and Funds under Regulation (EU) [Common Provisions Regulation]. Therefore, cumulative funding from those programmes should be foreseen, provided they do cover the same 
costs
, 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 ensure continuity between the solutions developed through Horizon Europe and other Union programmes and the components of the Programme.











Amendment 11


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 10 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(10 a)






Around 200 000  professionals are employed in the Union space sector. Therefore, it is essential to continue developing the state-of-the-art infrastructure of that sector and thereby stimulate upstream and downstream economic activities. In addition, to ensure the competitiveness of the European space industry in the future, the Programme should support the development of advanced skills in space-related fields and support education and training activities, with a special focus on girls and women, in order to realise the full potential of Union citizens in that area.











Amendment 12


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 13 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(13a)






The Programme should exploit the synergies between the space and transport sectors, taking into consideration that space technologies play a strategic role in making land, maritime, air and space transport smarter, more efficient, safer, more secure, sustainable and integrated and at the same time a growing, innovative transport sector will increase the request of innovative and up-to-date space technologies.











Amendment 13


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 14








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(14)




Any
 revenue generated by the Programme should accrue to the Union in order to partially offset the investments that it has already made, and that revenue should be used to support the objectives of the Programme. For the same reason, it should be possible to provide for a revenue-sharing mechanism in contracts concluded with private sector entities.












(14)


Revenue generated by 
the components of
 the Programme should accrue to the Union in order to partially offset the investments that it has already made, and that revenue should be used to support 
the achievement of
 the objectives of the Programme. For the same reason, it should be possible to provide for a revenue-sharing mechanism in contracts concluded with private sector entities.









Amendment 14


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 16








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(16)


The Programme relies on complex and constantly changing technologies. The reliance on such technologies results in uncertainty and risk for public contracts concluded under this programme, insofar as those contracts involve long-term commitments to equipment or services. Specific measures concerning public contracts are therefore required in addition to the rules laid down in the Financial Regulation. It should thus be possible to award a contract in the form of a conditional stage-payment contract, introduce an amendment, under certain conditions, in the context of its performance, or impose a minimum level of subcontracting. Lastly, given the technological uncertainties that characterise the components of the Programme, contract prices cannot always be forecast accurately and it should therefore be possible to conclude contracts without stipulating a firm fixed price and to include clauses to safeguard the financial interests of the Union.












(16)


The Programme relies on complex and constantly changing technologies. The reliance on such technologies results in uncertainty and risk for public contracts concluded under this programme, insofar as those contracts involve long-term commitments to equipment or services. Specific measures concerning public contracts are therefore required in addition to the rules laid down in the Financial Regulation. It should thus be possible to award a contract in the form of a conditional stage-payment contract, introduce an amendment, under certain conditions, in the context of its performance, or impose a minimum level of subcontracting
, in particular to small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups
. Lastly, given the technological uncertainties that characterise the components of the Programme, contract prices cannot always be forecast accurately and it should therefore be possible to conclude contracts without stipulating a firm fixed price and to include clauses to safeguard the financial interests of the Union.









Amendment 15


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 25








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(25)


Sound public governance of the Programme requires the strict distribution of responsibilities and tasks among the different entities involved to avoid duplication and reduce cost overruns and delays.












(25)


Sound public governance of the Programme requires the strict distribution of responsibilities and tasks among the different entities involved to avoid duplication and reduce cost overruns and delays
, and should aim to prioritise the use of existing European infrastructure and developing the European professional and industrial sectors
.









Amendment 16


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 25 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(25a)






The Space Programmes are user-driven and therefore require the continuous, effective involvement of users' representatives for their implementation and development.











Amendment 17


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 26








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(26)


Member States have long been active in the field of space. They have systems, infrastructure, national agencies and bodies linked to space. They can therefore make a big contribution the Programme, especially its implementation, and should be required to cooperate fully with the Union to promote the Programme’s services and applications. The Commission should be able to mobilise the means at Member States' disposal, might entrust the Member States with non-regulatory tasks in the execution of the Programme and benefit from their assistance. Moreover, the Member States concerned should take all necessary measures to ensure the protection of the ground stations established on their territories. In addition, Member States and the Commission should work together and with appropriate international bodies and regulatory authorities to ensure that the frequencies necessary for the Programme are available and 
protected
 to allow for the full development and implementation of applications based on the services offered, in compliance with Decision No 243/2012/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2012 establishing a multiannual radio spectrum policy programme (15).












(26)


Member States have long been active in the field of space. They have systems, infrastructure, national agencies and bodies linked to space. They can therefore make a big contribution to the Programme, especially to its implementation, and should be required to cooperate fully with the Union to promote the Programme’s services and applications. The Commission should be able to mobilise the means at Member States' disposal, might entrust the Member States with non-regulatory tasks in the execution of the Programme and benefit from their assistance. Moreover, the Member States concerned should take all necessary measures to ensure the protection of the ground stations established on their territories. In addition, Member States and the Commission should work together and with appropriate international bodies and regulatory authorities to ensure that the frequencies necessary for the Programme are available and 
have adequate protection
 to allow for the full development and implementation of applications based on the services offered, in compliance with Decision No 243/2012/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2012 establishing a multiannual radio spectrum policy programme (15).









Amendment 18


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 27








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(27)


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.












(27)


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 main 
requirements
 necessary to implement systems and services evolution.









Amendment 19


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 28








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(28)


The mission of the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (‘the Agency’), which replaces and succeeds the European GNSS Agency established by Regulation (EU) 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.












(28)


The mission of the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (‘the Agency’), which replaces and succeeds the European GNSS Agency established by Regulation (EU) No 912/2010, is to contribute to the Programme, particularly as regards security
, cybersecurity
 and promotion of the 
services and the downstream sector. Tasks linked to those areas
 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. 
Building on its positive track record in promoting the user and market uptake of Galileo and EGNOS and with a view to promoting the programmes as a package, the Agency should also be entrusted with undertaking promotional and commercialisation activities for Copernicus.
 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.









Amendment 20


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 29








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(29)


The European Space Agency is an international organisation with extensive expertise in the space domain and which entered into a Framework Agreement with the European Community in 2004. It is therefore an important partner in the implementation of the Programme, with which any appropriate relations should be established. In this regard, and in compliance with the Financial Regulation, it is important to conclude a financial framework partnership agreement with the European Space Agency that governs all financial relations between the Commission, the Agency and the European Space Agency and ensures their consistency and conform to the Framework Agreement with the European Space Agency, in particular with Article 5 thereof. 
However,
 as the European Space Agency is not a Union body and is not subject to Union law, it is essential, in order to protect the interests of the Union and its Member States
, that such an agreement be conditional on the introduction of appropriate operating rules in the European Space Agency
. The agreement should also contain all the clauses necessary to safeguard the Union’s financial interests.












(29)


The European Space Agency is an international organisation with extensive expertise in the space domain and which entered into a Framework Agreement with the European Community in 2004. It is therefore an important partner in the implementation of the Programme, with which any appropriate relations should be established. In this regard, and in compliance with the Financial Regulation, it is important to conclude a financial framework partnership agreement with the European Space Agency that governs all financial relations between the Commission, the Agency and the European Space Agency and ensures their consistency and conform to the Framework Agreement with the European Space Agency, in particular with Article 5 thereof. As the European Space Agency is not a Union body and is not subject to Union law, it is essential 
that such an agreement contains adequate requirements regarding operating rules at the European Space Agency
 in order to protect the interests of the Union and its Member States. The agreement should also contain all the clauses necessary to safeguard the Union’s financial interests.









Amendment 21


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 31








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(31)


To structurally embed the user representation in the governance of GOVSATCOM and to aggregate user needs and requirements across national 
and civil-military
 boundaries, the relevant Union entities with close user-ties, such as 
the European Defence Agency,
 the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, the European Maritime Safety Agency, the European Fisheries Control Agency, the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation, the 
Military Planning and Conduct Capability/
 Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability and the Emergency Response Coordination Centre should have coordinating roles for specific user groups. At an aggregated level the Agency 
and the European Defence Agency
 should 
respectively
 represent the 
civilian and military
 user 
communities
 and may monitor operational use, demand, conformance to requirements and evolving needs and requirements.












(31)


To structurally embed the user representation in the governance of GOVSATCOM and to aggregate user needs and requirements across national boundaries, the relevant Union entities with close user-ties, such as the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, the European Maritime Safety Agency, the European Fisheries Control Agency, the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation, the Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability and the Emergency Response Coordination Centre should have coordinating roles for specific user groups. At an aggregated level the Agency should represent the user 
community
 and may monitor operational use, demand, conformance to requirements and evolving needs and requirements.









Amendment 22


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 36








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(36)


To ensure the secure circulation of information, appropriate rules should be established to ensure equivalence of security rules for the different public and private entities, as well as natural persons, involved in the implementation of the Programme.












(36)


To ensure the secure circulation of information, appropriate rules should be established to ensure equivalence of security rules for the different public and private entities, as well as natural persons, involved in the implementation of the Programme
, with the establishment of several levels of access to information and, implicitly, security of access to information
.









Amendment 23


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 36 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(36a)






The cyber security of European space infrastructures, both ground and space, is key to ensuring the continuity of the operations of the systems, and their effective ability to carry out the tasks continuously and to provide the services required.











Amendment 24


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 38








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(38)


A growing number of key economic sectors, in particular transport, telecommunications, agriculture and energy, increasingly use satellite navigation systems
, not to mention the synergies with activities linked to
 the security 
and defence
 of the Union and its Member States. Having full control of satellite navigation should therefore guarantee the Union's technological independence, including in the longer term for the components of infrastructure equipment, and ensure its strategic autonomy.












(38)


A growing number of key economic sectors, in particular transport, telecommunications, agriculture and energy, increasingly use satellite navigation systems
. Satellite navigation also plays a role in the context of
 the security of the Union and its Member States. Having full control of satellite navigation should therefore guarantee the Union's technological independence, including in the longer term for the components of infrastructure equipment, and ensure its strategic autonomy.









Amendment 25


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 40








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(40)


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 (ATM) services and air navigation services (ANS).












(40)


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 (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1a) and the necessary monitoring of Galileo service quality 
and safety performance
 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 (ATM) services and air navigation services (ANS).









Amendment 26


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 40 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(40a)






EGNOS can assist precision agriculture and help European farmers to eliminate waste, decrease over-application of fertilisers and herbicides, and optimise crop yields. EGNOS already has an important ‘user community’, but the number of farming machinery compatible with navigation technology is more limited. That issue should be tackled.











Amendment 27


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 41








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(41)


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.












(41)


It is imperative that the continuity, sustainability
, security, reliability, accuracy
 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.









Amendment 28


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 44 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(44a)






In order to support the exploitation of the services provided by Galileo and EGNOS and to support downstream services, in particular in the transport sector, the competent authorities should develop, common standards and certifications at international level.











Amendment 29


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 45








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment













(45)






Considering the importance for Galileo and EGNOS of their ground-based infrastructure and the impact thereof on their security, the determination of the location of the infrastructure should made by the Commission. The deployment of the ground-based infrastructure of the systems should continue to follow an open and transparent process.










deleted







Amendment 30


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 46








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(46)


To maximise the socio-economic benefits of Galileo and EGNOS, notably in the area of security, the use of the services provided by EGNOS and Galileo in other Union policies 
should be promoted where this is justified and beneficial
.












(46)


To maximise the socio-economic benefits of Galileo and EGNOS, notably in the area of security, the use of the services provided by EGNOS and Galileo 
should be mainstreamed, where possible,
 in other Union policies
. Measures to encourage the use of those services in all Member States are also an important stage in the process
.









Amendment 31


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 47








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(47)


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.












(47)


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, 
including agriculture, biodiversity, land use, forestry, rural development and fisheries,
 climate change
, cultural heritage sites
, civil protection, security
, including of infrastructures
, as well as the digital economy, among others.









Amendment 32


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 48








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(48)


Copernicus should build on and ensure continuity with the activities and achievements under Regulation (EU) No 377/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (17) establishing the Union Earth observation and monitoring programme (Copernicus) as well as Regulation (EU) No 911/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Earth monitoring programme (GMES) and its initial operations (18) establishing the predecessor Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) programme and the rules for implementation of its initial operations, taking into account recent trends in research, technological advances and innovations impacting the Earth observation domain, as well as developments in big data analytics and Artificial Intelligence and related strategies and initiatives at Union level (19). To the greatest extent possible, it should make use of capacities for space-borne observations of the Member States, the European Space Agency, EUMETSAT (20), as well as other entities, including commercial initiatives in Europe, thereby also contributing to the development of a viable commercial space sector in Europe. Where feasible and appropriate, it should also make use of the available in situ and ancillary data provided mainly by the Member States in accordance with Directive 2007/2/EC (21). The Commission should work together with the Member States and the European Environment Agency to ensure an efficient access and use of the in-situ data sets for Copernicus.












(48)




Existing capacities should be built on and should be complemented by new assets, which may be developed in common among the responsible entities. To that end, the Commission should work closely with the European Space Agency, Member States and, where applicable, other entities owning relevant space and in situ assets.
 Copernicus should build on and ensure continuity with the activities and achievements under Regulation (EU) No 377/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (17) establishing the Union Earth observation and monitoring programme (Copernicus) as well as Regulation (EU) No 911/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Earth monitoring programme (GMES) and its initial operations (18) establishing the predecessor Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) programme and the rules for implementation of its initial operations, taking into account recent trends in research, technological advances and innovations impacting the Earth observation domain, as well as developments in big data analytics and Artificial Intelligence and related strategies and initiatives at Union level (19). To the greatest extent possible, it should make use of capacities for space-borne observations of the Member States, the European Space Agency, EUMETSAT (20), as well as other entities, including commercial initiatives in Europe, thereby also contributing to the development of a viable commercial space sector in Europe. Where feasible and appropriate, it should also make use of the available in situ and ancillary data provided mainly by the Member States in accordance with Directive 2007/2/EC (21). The Commission should work together with the Member States and the European Environment Agency to ensure an efficient access and use of the in-situ data sets for Copernicus.













Amendment 33


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 49 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(49a)






The full potential of Copernicus for the Union society and economy should be fully unleashed beyond direct beneficiaries by means of an intensification of user uptake measures, which requires further action to render the data usable by non-specialists and thereby stimulate growth, job creation and knowledge transfers.











Amendment 34


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 52








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(52)


With regard to data acquisition, the activities under Copernicus should aim at completing and maintaining the existing space infrastructure, preparing the long-term replacement of the satellites at the end of their lifetime, as well as initiating new missions addressing new observation systems to support meeting the challenge of global climate change (e.g. anthropogenic CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions monitoring). Activities under Copernicus should expand their global monitoring coverage over the polar regions and support environmental compliance assurance, statutory environmental monitoring and reporting and innovative environmental applications (e.g. for crops monitoring, water management and enhanced fire monitoring). In doing so, Copernicus should leverage and take maximum advantage of the investments made under the previous funding period (2014-2020), while exploring new operational and business models to further complement the Copernicus capacities. Copernicus should also build on successful partnerships with Member States to further develop its security dimension under appropriate governance mechanisms, in order to respond to evolving user needs in the security domain.












(52)


With regard to data acquisition, the activities under Copernicus should aim at completing and maintaining the existing space infrastructure, preparing the long-term replacement of the satellites at the end of their lifetime, as well as initiating new missions 
whose feasibility is currently being explored by the European Space Agency
 addressing new observation systems to support meeting the challenge of global climate change (e.g. anthropogenic CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions monitoring). Activities under Copernicus should expand their global monitoring coverage over the polar regions and support environmental compliance assurance, statutory environmental monitoring and reporting and innovative environmental applications (e.g. for crops monitoring, water management and enhanced fire monitoring). In doing so, Copernicus should leverage and take maximum advantage of the investments made under the previous funding period (2014-2020), while exploring new operational and business models to further complement the Copernicus capacities. Copernicus should also build on successful partnerships with Member States to further develop its security dimension under appropriate governance mechanisms, in order to respond to evolving user needs in the security domain.









Amendment 35


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 53








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(53)


As part of the data and information processing function, Copernicus should ensure the long-term sustainability and further development of the core Copernicus services, providing information in order to satisfy public sector needs and those arising from the Union’s international commitments, and to maximise opportunities for commercial exploitation. In particular, Copernicus should deliver, at the local, national, European and global scale, information on the state of the atmosphere; information on the state of the oceans; information in support of land monitoring supporting the implementation of local, national and Union policies; information in support of climate change adaptation and mitigation; geospatial information in support of emergency management, including through prevention activities, environmental compliance assurance, as well as civil security including support for the Union's external action. The Commission should identify appropriate contractual arrangements fostering the sustainability of service provision.












(53)


As part of the data and information processing function, Copernicus should ensure the long-term sustainability and further development of the core Copernicus services, providing information in order to satisfy public sector needs and those arising from the Union’s international commitments, and to maximise opportunities for commercial exploitation. In particular, Copernicus should deliver, at the local, national, European and global scale, information on the state of the atmosphere
, including air quality
; information on the state of the oceans; information in support of land monitoring supporting the implementation of local, national and Union policies; information in support of climate change adaptation and mitigation; geospatial information in support of emergency management, including through prevention activities, environmental compliance assurance, as well as civil security including support for the Union's external action. The Commission should identify appropriate contractual arrangements fostering the sustainability of service provision.









Amendment 36


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 54 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(54a)






In order to achieve the objectives of Copernicus on a sustainable basis, a committee (the Copernicus sub-committee) could be established to assist the Commission in ensuring the coordination of contributions to Copernicus by the Union, the User Fora, the Member States and inter-governmental organisations as well as the private sector, making the best use of existing capacities and identifying gaps to be addressed at Union level.











Amendment 37


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 55








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(55)


The implementation of the Copernicus services should facilitate the public uptake of services as users would be able to anticipate the availability and evolution of services as well as cooperation with Member States and other parties. To this end, the 
Commission and its
 entrusted entities 
providing services
 should engage closely with different user communities across Europe in further developing the Copernicus services and information portfolio to ensure that evolving public sector and policy needs are met and thus the uptake of Earth observation data can be maximised. The Commission and Member States should work together to develop the in-situ component of Copernicus and to facilitate the integration of in-situ datasets with space datasets for upgraded Copernicus services.












(55)


The implementation of the Copernicus services should facilitate the public uptake of services as users would be able to anticipate the availability and evolution of services as well as cooperation with Member States and other parties. To this end, the 
Agency and the Copernicus
 entrusted entities should engage closely with different user communities across Europe in further developing the Copernicus services and information portfolio to ensure that evolving public sector and policy needs are met and thus the uptake of Earth observation data can be maximised 
in the interest of European citizens
. The Commission and Member States should work together to develop the in-situ component of Copernicus and to facilitate the integration of in-situ datasets with space datasets for upgraded Copernicus services.









Amendment 38


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 56 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(56a)






Member States, the Commission and the responsible entities should periodically run the Copernicus information campaigns regarding the benefits of the programme, giving all potential users access to the relevant information and data.











Amendment 39


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 57 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(57a)






Copernicus’ Climate Change services, although still in a pre-operational phase, are already well on track as the number of users doubled between 2015 and 2016. All Climate Change services should become fully operational as soon as possible and thereby provide the continuous flow of data necessary for effective climate change mitigation and adaptation actions.











Amendment 40


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 59








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(59)


To promote and facilitate the use of Earth observation data and technologies both by local authorities, by small and medium-sized enterprises, scientists and researchers, dedicated networks for Copernicus data distribution, including national and regional bodies, should be promoted through user uptake activities. To this end, the Commission and the Member States should strive to establish closer links between Copernicus and Union and national policies in order to drive the demand for commercial applications and services and enable enterprises, particular small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups, to develop applications based on Copernicus data and information aiming at developing a competitive Earth observation data eco-system in Europe.












(59)


To promote and facilitate the use of Earth observation data and technologies both by local 
and regional
 authorities, by small and medium-sized enterprises, scientists and researchers, dedicated networks for Copernicus data distribution, including national and regional bodies, should be promoted through user uptake activities. To this end, the Commission and the Member States should strive to establish closer links between Copernicus and Union and national policies in order to drive the demand for commercial applications and services and enable enterprises, particular small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups, to develop applications based on Copernicus data and information aiming at developing a competitive Earth observation data eco-system in Europe.









Amendment 41


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 59 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(59a)






Given the major potential of satellite imagery for sustainable and efficient resource management, providing reliable and timely information on crop and soil conditions for example, that service should be further enhanced to meet end-user needs and ensure data linkage.











Amendment 42


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 62








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(62)


Following the requests of the European Parliament and of the Council and, the Union established a support framework for space surveillance and tracking (SST) by means of Decision No 541/2014/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council 
of 16 April 2014 establishing a Framework for Space Surveillance and Tracking Support

 (24). Space debris has become a serious threat to the security, safety and sustainability of space activities. The SST is therefore primordial to preserve the continuity of the Programme's components and their contributions to Union policies. By seeking to prevent the proliferation of space debris, SST contributes to ensuring the sustainable and guaranteed access to and use of space, which is a global common.












(62)


Following the requests of the European Parliament and of the Council and, the Union established a support framework for space surveillance and tracking (SST) by means of Decision No 541/2014/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (24). Space debris has become a serious threat to the security, safety and sustainability of space activities. The SST is therefore primordial to preserve the continuity of the Programme's components and their contributions to Union policies. By seeking to prevent the proliferation of space debris, SST contributes to ensuring the sustainable and guaranteed access to and use of space, which is a global common. 
The SST is intended also to facilitate the preparation of European earth orbit ‘clean-up’ projects.











Amendment 43


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 63








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(63)


The SST should further develop the performance and autonomy of SST capabilities. To this end, it should lead to the establishment of an autonomous European catalogue of space objects, building on data from the network of SST sensors. The SST should also continue to support operation and delivery of SST services. As SST is a user-driven system, appropriate mechanisms should be put in place to collect user requirements, including those relating to security.












(63)


The SST should further develop the performance and autonomy of SST capabilities. To this end, it should lead to the establishment of an autonomous European catalogue of space objects, building on data from the network of SST sensors. The 
catalogue could follow the example of other space capable nations and make some of its data available for non-commercial and research purposes.
 SST should also continue to support operation and delivery of SST services. As SST is a user-driven system, appropriate mechanisms should be put in place to collect user requirements, including those relating to security 
and the transmission of relevant information to and from public institutions to improve the effectiveness of the system
.









Amendment 44


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 67








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(67)


In addition, the SST should be complementary to existing mitigation measures, such as the Space Debris Mitigation Guidelines of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) and Guidelines for the Long-term Sustainability of Outer Space Activities, or other initiatives, to ensure the safety, security and sustainability of outer space activities. With a view to reducing risks of collision, the SST would also seek synergies with initiatives 
of
 active removal 
and passivation measures
 of space debris. The SST should contribute to ensuring the peaceful use and exploration of outer space. The increase in space activities may have implication on the international initiatives in the area of the space traffic management. The Union should monitor those developments and may take them into consideration in the context of the mid-term review of the current MFF.












(67)


In addition, the SST should be complementary to existing mitigation measures, such as the Space Debris Mitigation Guidelines of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) and Guidelines for the Long-term Sustainability of Outer Space Activities, or other initiatives, to ensure the safety, security and sustainability of outer space activities. With a view to reducing risks of collision, the SST would also seek synergies with initiatives 
aimed at promoting the development and deployment of technological systems designed for the
 active removal of space debris. The SST should contribute to ensuring the peaceful use and exploration of outer space. The increase in space activities may have implication on the international initiatives in the area of the space traffic management. The Union should monitor those developments and may take them into consideration in the context of the mid-term review of the current MFF.









Amendment 45


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 70








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(70)


Extreme and major space weather events may threaten the safety of citizens and disrupt the operations of space-based and ground-based infrastructure. A space weather function should therefore be established as part the Programme with an aim of assessing the space weather risks and corresponding user needs, raising the awareness of space weather risks, ensuring the delivery of user-driven space weather services, and improving Member 
Stares
 capabilities to produce space weather service. The Commission should prioritise the sectors to which the operational space weather services are to be provided taking into account the user needs, risks and technological readiness. In the long term, the needs of other sectors may be addressed. The delivery of services at Union level according to the users' needs will require targeted, coordinated and continued research and development activities to support space weather services evolution. The delivery of the space weather services should build on the existing national and Union capabilities and enable a broad participation of Member States and involvement of the private sector.












(70)


Extreme and major space weather events may threaten the safety of citizens and disrupt the operations of space-based and ground-based infrastructure. A space weather function should therefore be established as part the Programme with an aim of assessing the space weather risks and corresponding user needs, raising the awareness of space weather risks, ensuring the delivery of user-driven space weather services, and improving Member 
States'
 capabilities to produce space weather service. The Commission should prioritise the sectors to which the operational space weather services are to be provided taking into account the user needs, risks and technological readiness. In the long term, the needs of other sectors may be addressed. The delivery of services at Union level according to the users' needs will require targeted, coordinated and continued research and development activities to support space weather services evolution. The delivery of the space weather services should build on the existing national and Union capabilities and enable a broad participation of Member States
, international organisations
 and involvement of the private sector.









Amendment 46


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 73








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(73)


GOVSATCOM is a user-centric programme with a strong security dimension. The use-cases may be analysed for three main families: crisis management
, which may include civilian and military Common Security and Defence missions and operations
, natural and man-made disasters, humanitarian crises, and maritime emergencies; surveillance, which may include border surveillance, pre-frontier surveillance sea-border surveillance, maritime surveillance, surveillance of illegal trafficking; and key infrastructures, which may include diplomatic network, police communications, critical infrastructures (e.g. energy, transport, water barriers) and space infrastructures.












(73)


GOVSATCOM is a user-centric programme with a strong security dimension. The use-cases may be analysed for three main families: crisis management, natural and man-made disasters, humanitarian crises, and maritime emergencies; surveillance, which may include border surveillance, pre-frontier surveillance sea-border surveillance, maritime surveillance, surveillance of illegal trafficking; and key infrastructures, which may include diplomatic network, police communications, 
digital infrastructure (e. g. data centres, servers),
 critical infrastructures (e.g. energy, transport, water barriers 
such as dams
) and space infrastructures.









Amendment 47


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 78








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(78)


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
.












(78)


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 to use their existing user equipment for GOVSATCOM services.









Amendment 48


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 86








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(86)


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












(86)


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 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.









Amendment 49


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 87








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(87)


Regulation (EU) 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.












(87)


Regulation (EU) 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.









Amendment 50


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 88








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(88)


In view of its extended scope, which will no longer be limited to Galileo and EGNOS, the European GNSS Agency should henceforth be changed. However, the continuity of the activities of the European GNSS Agency, including continuity as regards rights and obligations, staff and the validity of any decisions taken, should be ensured under the Agency.












(88)


In view of its extended scope, which will no longer be limited to Galileo and EGNOS, the European GNSS Agency should henceforth be changed
. Where it entrusts tasks to the Agency, the Commission should ensure appropriate funding for the management and execution of those tasks, including adequate human and financial resources
. However, the continuity of the activities of the European GNSS Agency, including continuity as regards rights and obligations, staff and the validity of any decisions taken, should be ensured under the Agency.









Amendment 51


Proposal for a regulation


Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(2)


‘space weather events’ means naturally occurring variations in the space environment between the Sun and the Earth, including solar flares, solar energetic particles, solar wind, and coronal mass ejections that can lead to solar storms (geomagnetic storms, solar radiation storms and ionospheric disturbances) potentially impacting Earth;












(2)


‘space weather events’ means naturally occurring variations in the space environment between the Sun and the Earth, including solar flares, solar energetic particles, solar wind, and coronal mass ejections that can lead to solar storms (geomagnetic storms, solar radiation storms and ionospheric disturbances) potentially impacting Earth 
or space-based infrastructures
;









Amendment 52


Proposal for a regulation


Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 5








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(5)


‘space situational awareness’ (‘SSA’) means 
a holistic approach towards
 the main space hazards, encompassing collision between satellites and space debris, space weather phenomena, and near earth objects;












(5)


‘space situational awareness’ (‘SSA’) means 
comprehensive knowledge and understanding of
 the main space hazards, encompassing collision between satellites and space debris, space weather phenomena, and near earth objects;









Amendment 53


Proposal for a regulation


Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 6








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(6)


‘blending operation’ means actions supported by the EU budget, including within blending facilities pursuant to Article 2(6) of the Financial Regulation, combining non-repayable forms of support and/or financial instruments from the EU budget with repayable forms of support from development or other public finance institutions, as well as from commercial finance institutions and investors;












(6)


‘blending operation’ means actions supported by the EU budget, including within blending facilities pursuant to Article 2(6) of the Financial Regulation, combining non-repayable forms of support and/or financial instruments 
and/or budgetary guarantees
 from the EU budget with repayable forms of support from development or other public finance institutions, as well as from commercial finance institutions and investors;









Amendment 54


Proposal for a regulation


Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 10








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(10)


‘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 (‘SST’) component;












(10)


‘SST data’ means physical parameters of space objects
, including 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 (‘SST’) component;









Amendment 55


Proposal for a regulation


Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 14 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(14a)





‘Copernicus third-party-information’ means information licensed and provided for use within Copernicus activities which originate from sources other than Copernicus Sentinels;










Amendment 56


Proposal for a regulation


Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 23 — subparagraph 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





‘Copernicus core users’ which benefit from Copernicus data and Copernicus information and have the additional role of driving the evolution of Copernicus, comprising the Union institutions and bodies and European national, or regional public bodies entrusted with a public service mission for the definition, implementation, enforcement or monitoring of environmental, civil protection, safety or security policies;


‘Copernicus core users’ which benefit from Copernicus data and Copernicus information and have the additional role of driving the evolution of Copernicus, comprising the Union institutions and bodies and European national, or regional public bodies entrusted with a public service mission for the definition, implementation, enforcement or monitoring of environmental, civil protection, safety
, including safety of infrastructure
 or security policies;





Amendment 57


Proposal for a regulation


Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 23 — subparagraph 2 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 




‘Copernicus core services’ means the operational services clustered in the data and information processing component or service component, which are of general and common interest of the Member States and the Union;







Amendment 58


Proposal for a regulation


Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 23 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(23 a)





‘space sector’ means:



‘the upstream sector’, which includes activities leading to an operational space system, and space exploration;




‘the downstream sector’ which includes activities relating to exploiting satellite data to develop space-related products and services to end-users.











Amendment 59


Proposal for a regulation


Article 3 — paragraph 1 — point a








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(a)


an autonomous civil global navigation satellite system (GNSS) under civil control comprising a constellation of satellites, centres and a global network of stations on the ground, offering positioning, navigation and time measurement services and 
fully
 integrating the needs and requirements of security (‘Galileo’);












(a)


an autonomous civil global navigation satellite system (GNSS) under civil control comprising a constellation of satellites, centres and a global network of stations on the ground, offering positioning, navigation and time measurement services and
, where appropriate,
 integrating the needs and requirements of security (‘Galileo’);









Amendment 60


Proposal for a regulation


Article 3 — paragraph 1 — point c








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(c)


an autonomous, user-driven, Earth observation system under civil control, offering geo-information data and services, comprising satellites, ground infrastructure, data and information processing facilities, and distribution infrastructure, and fully integrating the needs and requirements of security (‘Copernicus’);












(c)


an autonomous, user-driven, Earth observation system under civil control, offering geo-information data and services 
based on a free and open data policy
, comprising satellites, ground infrastructure, data and information processing facilities, and distribution infrastructure, and fully integrating the needs and requirements of security (‘Copernicus’);









Amendment 61


Proposal for a regulation


Article 3 — paragraph 1 — point d








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(d)


a space surveillance and tracking system aiming to improve, operate and provide data, information and services related to the surveillance and tracking of active and inactive spacecraft
, discarded launchers stages
, debris 
and debris fragments
 that orbit around the Earth and complemented by observational parameters related to space weather events and the risk of near earth objects (‘NEOs’) approaching earth monitoring (‘SST’);












(d)


a space surveillance and tracking system aiming to improve, operate and provide data, information and services related to the surveillance and tracking of active and inactive spacecraft 
and space
, debris that orbit around the Earth and complemented by observational parameters related to space weather events and the risk of near earth objects (‘NEOs’) approaching earth monitoring (‘SST’);









Amendment 62


Proposal for a regulation


Article 3 — paragraph 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





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
, upstream and downstream, and for supporting space diplomacy
.





Amendment 63


Proposal for a regulation


Article 4 — paragraph 1 — introductory part








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






1.   The Programme shall the following general objectives:




1.   The Programme shall 
have
 the following general objectives:






Amendment 64


Proposal for a regulation


Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point a








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(a)


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
;












(a)


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 climate change
; and support the evidence-based and independent decision-making capacity of the Union and its Member States
;









Amendment 65


Proposal for a regulation


Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point b








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(b)


maximise the socio-economic benefits, 
including by
 promoting the widest possible use of the data, information and services provided by the Programme's components;












(b)


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 
uptake of services and
 use of the data, information and services provided by the Programme's components 
both within and outside the Union
;









Amendment 66


Proposal for a regulation


Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point c








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(c)


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
;












(c)


enhance the security
, including cybersecurity,
 of the Union and its Member States, and 
reinforce
 its strategic autonomy, in particular in 
industrial and technological terms
;









Amendment 67


Proposal for a regulation


Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point c a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(ca)






strengthen the European industrial and scientific ecosystem in the field of space, by establishing a coherent framework that combines the excellence of European training and know-how, the development of high-level design, manufacturing capabilities and the strategic vision needed in an increasingly competitive sector;











Amendment 68


Proposal for a regulation


Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point d








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(d)


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.












(d)


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 
regard
 to sustainable development;









Amendment 69


Proposal for a regulation


Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point d a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(da)






strengthen the Union’s space diplomacy and encourage international cooperation to raise awareness of space as a common heritage of mankind;











Amendment 70


Proposal for a regulation


Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point d b (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(db)






promote Union technology and industry and foster the principle of reciprocity and fair competition at international level;











Amendment 71


Proposal for a regulation


Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point d c (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(dc)






enhance the safety of the Union and its Member States in various fields, in particular in transportation (aviation, including unmanned aerial vehicles, rail transports, navigation, road transports, autonomous driving), infrastructure building and monitoring, land monitoring and environment.











Amendment 72


Proposal for a regulation


Article 4 — paragraph 2 — point a








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(a)


for Galileo and EGNOS: to provide 
of
 state-of-the-art and, where appropriate, secure positioning, navigation and timing services;












(a)


for Galileo and EGNOS: to provide 
long-term and continuous
 state-of-the-art and, where appropriate, secure positioning, navigation and timing services;









Amendment 73


Proposal for a regulation


Article 4 — paragraph 2 — point b








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(b)


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
;












(b)


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' 
user-driven
 policies 
and actions
;









Amendment 74


Proposal for a regulation


Article 4 — paragraph 2 — point c








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(c)


for Space Situational Awareness (‘SSA’): to enhance SST capabilities to monitor, track and identify space objects, to monitor space weather and to map and network Member States NEO capacities;












(c)


for Space Situational Awareness (‘SSA’): 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;









Amendment 75


Proposal for a regulation


Article 4 — paragraph 2 — point e








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(e)


to 
contribute, where this is required for the needs of the Programme, to
 an autonomous, secure and cost-efficient capability to access space;












(e)


to 
ensure
 an autonomous, secure and cost-efficient capability to access 
to
 space;









Amendment 76


Proposal for a regulation


Article 4 — paragraph 2 — point f








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(f)




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
.












(f)




to foster the development of a strong and competitive
 Union 
space economy and maximise opportunities for Union
 enterprises 
of all sizes and all Union regions
.









Amendment 77


Proposal for a regulation


Article 5 — paragraph 1 — introductory part








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





The Programme shall support:


The Programme
, in synergy with other Union and European Space Agency programmes and funding shemes,
 shall support:





Amendment 78


Proposal for a regulation


Article 5 — paragraph 1 — point a








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(a)


provision of launching services for the 
needs of the
 Programme;












(a)


provision of launching services for the Programme 
including aggregate launching service for the Union and for other entities, at their request, taking into account the essential security interests of the Union in accordance with Article 25, in order to enhance the competitiveness of European launchers and industries on the global market
;









Amendment 79


Proposal for a regulation


Article 5 — paragraph 1 — point b








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(b)


development activities linked to autonomous, reliable and cost-efficient access to space;












(b)


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, in accordance with Article 25;











Amendment 80


Proposal for a regulation


Article 5 — paragraph 1 — point c








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(c)


where this is required for the 
needs
 of the Programme, the necessary adaptations 
to
 the space ground infrastructure.












(c)


where this is required for the 
objectives
 of the Programme, the necessary 
support for the maintenance,
 adaptations 
and developments of
 the space ground infrastructure
, in particular existing infrastructures, rocket ranges and research centres
.









Amendment 81


Proposal for a regulation


Article 6 — title








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





Actions in support of an innovative Union space sector


Actions in support of an innovative 
and competitive
 Union space sector





Amendment 82


Proposal for a regulation


Article 6 — paragraph 1 — point a








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(a)


innovation activities for making best use of space technologies, infrastructure or services;












(a)


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









Amendment 83


Proposal for a regulation


Article 6 — paragraph 1 — point a a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(aa)






appropriate measures to facilitate the uptake of innovative solutions resulting from research and innovation activities, in particular through synergies with other Union Funds, such as Horizon Europe and InvestEU, in order to support the development of downstream sectors of all the components of the Programme;











Amendment 84


Proposal for a regulation


Article 6 — paragraph 1 — point a b (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(ab)






strengthening the European space sector in the export market;











Amendment 85


Proposal for a regulation


Article 6 — paragraph 1 — point b








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(b)


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












(b)


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
;









Amendment 86


Proposal for a regulation


Article 6 — paragraph 1 — point b a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(ba)






design, testing, implementation and deployment of data-driven interoperable space solutions for public services, fostering innovation and establishing common frameworks in order to realise the full potential of public administrations’ services for citizens and businesses;











Amendment 87


Proposal for a regulation


Article 6 — paragraph 1 — point c








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(c)


entrepreneurship, from early stage to scaling-up, in accordance with Article 21 and other access to finance provisions as referred to in Article 18 and Chapter I of Title III;












(c)


entrepreneurship, 
including
 from early stage to scaling-up, in accordance with Article 21 and 
by relying on
 other access to finance provisions as referred to in Article 18 and Chapter I of Title III;









Amendment 88


Proposal for a regulation


Article 6 — paragraph 1 — point d








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(d)


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;












(d)


cooperation in the form 
of a network
 of space hubs bringing together, 
in particular
 at regional and national levels, 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; 
fostering cooperation between the space hubs and the digital innovation hubs established under the Digital Europe Programme;











Amendment 89


Proposal for a regulation


Article 6 — paragraph 1 — point d a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(da)






the possible development of a ‘first contract approach strategy’ with all relevant public and private sector actors to support the development of space start-ups;











Amendment 90


Proposal for a regulation


Article 6 — paragraph 1 — point d b (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(db)






Synergies with the transport, space and digital sectors in order to foster the broader use of new technologies (such as e-call, digital tachograph, traffic supervisions and management, autonomous driving, unmanned vehicles and drones) and tackle the needs of secure and seamless connectivity, robust positioning, inter modality and interoperability, thus enhancing the competitiveness of transport services and industry;











Amendment 91


Proposal for a regulation


Article 6 — paragraph 1 — point e








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(e)


provision of education and training activities;












(e)


provision of education and training activities 
in order to develop advanced space skills
;









Amendment 92


Proposal for a regulation


Article 6 — paragraph 1 — point f








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(f)


access to processing and testing facilities;












(f)


access to processing and testing facilities 
for private and public sector professionals, students and entrepreneurs
;









Amendment 93


Proposal for a regulation


Article 7 — paragraph 2 — point c








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(c)


does not confer to the third country or international organisation a decisional power on the programme;












(c)


does not confer to the third country or international organisation a decisional power on the programme 
or, where appropriate, access to sensitive or classified information
;









Amendment 94


Proposal for a regulation


Article 7 — paragraph 2 — point d a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(da)






preserves, where appropriate, the strategic and sovereign interests of the Union in all relevant areas, including European technological or industrial strategic autonomy;











Amendment 95


Proposal for a regulation


Article 9 — paragraph 3








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






3.   The Commission shall take the necessary steps to ensure that the contracts, agreements or other arrangements relating to the activities referred to in the 
first
 paragraph contain provisions setting out the appropriate ownership regime for those assets and, as regards point (c) that the Union can freely use the PRS receivers in accordance with Decision 1104/2011/EU.




3.   The Commission shall take the necessary steps to ensure that the contracts, agreements or other arrangements relating to the activities referred to in the 
second
 paragraph contain provisions setting out the appropriate ownership 
and use
 regime for those assets and, as regards point (c) that the Union can freely use 
and grant the use of
 the PRS receivers in accordance with Decision 1104/2011/EU.






Amendment 96


Proposal for a regulation


Article 10 — paragraph 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





The services, data and information provided by the Programme's components shall be provided without any express or implied guarantee as regards their quality, accuracy, availability, reliability, speed and suitability for any purpose. To that aim, the Commission shall take the necessary steps to ensure that the users of those services, data and information are informed, in an appropriate manner, of the absence of any such guarantee.


The services, data and information provided by the Programme's components shall be provided without any express or implied guarantee as regards their quality, accuracy, availability, reliability, speed and suitability for any purpose
, unless such a guarantee is required by applicable Union law for the provision of the services concerned
. To that aim, the Commission shall take the necessary steps to ensure that the users of those services, data and information are informed, in an appropriate manner, of the absence of any such guarantee.





Amendment 97


Proposal for a regulation


Article 11 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





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 [
16,9 
] billion in current prices.





Amendment 98


Proposal for a regulation


Article 11 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2 — point b








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(b)


for Copernicus: EUR [
5,8 
] billion;












(b)


for Copernicus: EUR [
6
] billion;









Amendment 99


Proposal for a regulation


Article 11 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2 — point c








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(c)


for SSA/GOVSATCOM: EUR [
0,5 
] billion.












(c)


for SSA/GOVSATCOM: EUR [
1,2 
] billion.









Amendment 100


Proposal for a regulation


Article 11 — paragraph 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






2.   Cross-cutting activities as foreseen by 
Article 3
 shall be financed under the Programme's components.




2.   Cross-cutting activities as foreseen by 
Articles 3, 5 and 6
 shall be financed under the Programme's components.






Amendment 101


Proposal for a regulation


Article 14 — paragraph 1 — point a








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(a)


to promote 
in all Member States,
 throughout the supply chain, the widest and most open participation possible of start-ups, new entrants and small and medium sized enterprises 
and other economic operators
, including the requirement of sub-contracting by the tenderers;












(a)


to promote 
throughout the Union and
 throughout the supply chain, the widest and most open participation possible of 
all economic operators, and in particular
 start-ups, new entrants and small and medium sized enterprises, including the requirement of sub-contracting by the tenderers;









Amendment 102


Proposal for a regulation


Article 14 — paragraph 1 — point d








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(d)


to foster the autonomy of the Union, in particular in technological terms;












(d)


to foster the 
strategic
 autonomy of the Union, in particular in 
industrial and
 technological terms
, throughout the entire value chain
;









Amendment 103


Proposal for a regulation


Article 14 — paragraph 1 — point d a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(da)






to follow the principles of open access and fair competition throughout the industrial supply chain, tendering on the basis of the provision of transparent and timely information, clear communication of the applicable procurement rules, selection and award criteria and any other relevant information allowing a level-playing field for all potential bidders;











Amendment 104


Proposal for a regulation


Article 17 — paragraph 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






1.   To encourage new entrants, small and medium enterprises and start-ups, and to offer the widest possible geographic coverage while protecting the Union's strategic autonomy, the contracting authority 
may
 request 
that
 the tenderer subcontract part of the contract by competitive tendering at the appropriate levels of subcontracting to companies other than those which belong to the tenderer's group.




1.   To encourage new entrants, 
in particular
 small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups, and to offer the widest possible geographic coverage while protecting the Union's strategic autonomy, the contracting authority 
shall endeavour to
 request the tenderer 
to
 subcontract part of the contract by competitive tendering at the appropriate levels of subcontracting to companies other than those which belong to the tenderer's group.






Amendment 105


Proposal for a regulation


Article 17 — paragraph 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






2.   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.




2.   The contracting authority shall express the requisite share of the contract to be subcontracted 
to industry at all levels, pursuant to paragraph 1,
 in the form of a range from a minimum to a maximum percentage.






Amendment 106


Proposal for a regulation


Article 17 — paragraph 3








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






3.   Any derogation from a request in accordance with paragraph 1 shall be justified by the tenderer.




3.   Any derogation from a request in accordance with paragraph 1 shall be justified by the tenderer 
and assessed by the contracting authority
.






Amendment 107


Proposal for a regulation


Article 19 — paragraph 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





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 experts appointed by each party. 
Such experts shall not evaluate, advise or assist on matters in relation to which they have a conflict of interests.







Amendment 108


Proposal for a regulation


Article 24 — paragraph 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






1.   In addition to the provisions of [Article 165] of the Financial Regulation, the Commission 
and
 the Agency may carry out joint procurement procedures with the European Space Agency or other international organisations involved in implementing the components of the Programme.




1.   In addition to the provisions of [Article 165] of the Financial Regulation, the Commission 
or
 the Agency may carry out joint procurement procedures with the European Space Agency or other international organisations involved in implementing the components of the Programme.






Amendment 110


Proposal for a regulation


Article 27 — paragraph 1 — point a








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(a)


strict distribution of tasks and responsibilities between the entities involved in the implementation of the Programme, in particular between the Member States, the Commission, the Agency and the European Space Agency;












(a)


strict distribution of tasks and responsibilities between the entities involved in the implementation of the Programme, in particular between the Member States, the Commission, the Agency and the European Space Agency
, based on each entity's competences, improving transparency, effectiveness and cost-efficiency and avoidance of overlap of activities
;









Amendment 111


Proposal for a regulation


Article 27 — paragraph 1 — point b








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(b)


strong control of the Programme, including strict adherence to cost and 
schedule
 by all the entities, within their respective fields of 
competence
 in accordance with this Regulation;












(b)


strong control of the Programme, including strict adherence to cost and 
technical performance
 by all the entities, within their respective fields of 
responsibility
 in accordance with this Regulation;









Amendment 112


Proposal for a regulation


Article 27 — paragraph 1 — point d








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(d)


systematic consideration of the needs of users of the services provided by the Programme's components, as well as of scientific and technological evolutions relating to those services;












(d)


systematic consideration of the needs of users of the services provided by the Programme's components, as well as of scientific and technological evolutions relating to those services
, also through the consultation of the advisory User Fora at national and Union level
;









Amendment 113


Proposal for a regulation


Article 28 — paragraph 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






2.   The Commission or, for the tasks referred to in Article 30, the Agency may entrust specific tasks to Member States or 
national agencies or
 to groups of these Member States 
or national agencies
. The Member States shall take all the necessary measures to ensure the smooth functioning of the Programme and the promotion of their use, including by helping to protect the frequencies required for this programme.




2.   The Commission or, for the tasks referred to in Article 30, the Agency may entrust specific tasks to Member States or to groups of these Member States
, subject to specific case-by-case agreement
. The Member States shall take all the necessary measures to ensure the smooth functioning of the Programme and the promotion of their use, including by helping to protect the frequencies required for this programme 
at an adequate level
.






Amendment 114


Proposal for a regulation


Article 28 — paragraph 2 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





2a.
   
The Member States shall pursue a proactive and coordinated consultation of end-users’ communities, in particular regarding Galileo, EGNOS and Copernicus, including through advisory User Fora.








Amendment 115


Proposal for a regulation


Article 29 — paragraph 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






1.   The Commission shall have overall responsibility for the implementation of the Programme
, including
 in the field of security. It shall, in accordance with this Regulation, determine the priorities and long-term evolution of the Programme and shall supervise its implementation, having due regard to its impact on other policies of the Union.




1.   The Commission shall have overall responsibility for the implementation of the Programme 
and the responsibility
 in the field of security 
for the components of the Programme not entrusted to the Agency pursuant to Article 30
. It shall, in accordance with this Regulation, determine the priorities and long-term evolution of the Programme and shall supervise its implementation, having due regard to its impact on other policies of the Union.






Amendment 116


Proposal for a regulation


Article 29 — paragraph 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






2.   The Commission shall manage the component of the Programme where such management is not entrusted to 
another entity
.




2.   The Commission shall manage the component of the Programme where such management is not entrusted to 
other entities referred to in Articles 30, 31 and 32
.






Amendment 117


Proposal for a regulation


Article 29 — paragraph 3








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






3.   The Commission shall ensure a clear division of tasks between the various entities involved in the Programme and coordinate the activities of those entities.




3.   The Commission shall ensure a clear division of tasks between the various entities involved in the Programme and coordinate the activities of those entities 
and shall ensure the full protection of the interest of the Union, the sound management of its funds and the application of its rules, in particular those related to procurement
. 
Therefore the Commission shall conclude with the Agency and the European Space Agency a Financial Framework Partnership agreement, related to the tasks entrusted to the two entities, as referred to in Article 31a.








Amendment 118


Proposal for a regulation


Article 29 — paragraph 3 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





3a.
   
Concerning the specific provision on the functioning and the governance of space weather and NEO functions, and GOVSATCOM, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 105.








Amendment 119


Proposal for a regulation


Article 29 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





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 requirements
 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
, including the downstream sector
. When determining those 
high-level requirements
, the Commission shall avoid reducing the general security level and to meet a backward compatibility imperative.





Amendment 120


Proposal for a regulation


Article 29 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





Those 
implementing
 acts shall be adopted in accordance with 
the examination procedure referred to in
 Article 
107(3)
.


Those 
delegated
 acts shall be adopted in accordance with Article 
21
.





Amendment 121


Proposal for a regulation


Article 29 — paragraph 5








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






5.   The Commission 
shall promote and ensure the uptake and use of the data and services provided by the Programme's components in the public and private sectors, including by supporting appropriate development of those services and by fostering a stable long-term environment. It shall develop synergies between the applications of the various components of the Programme. It
 shall ensure complementarity, consistency, synergies and links between the Programme and other Union actions and programmes.




5.   The Commission shall ensure complementarity, consistency, synergies and links between the Programme and other Union actions and programmes. 
It shall, in close cooperation with the Agency and, where applicable, the European Space Agency and the Copernicus entrusted entities support and contribute to:







 








—




the activities relating to the uptake and use of the data and services provided by the Programme's components in the public and private sectors;










 








—




the development of synergies between the applications;










 








—




the appropriate development of those services;










 








—




fostering a stable long-term environment.











Amendment 122


Proposal for a regulation


Article 29 — paragraph 6








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






6.   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.




6.   Where appropriate 
and in cooperation with the Agency and the European Space Agency
, 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.






Amendment 123


Proposal for a regulation


Article 30 — paragraph 1 — point b a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(ba)






promote and ensure the uptake and use of the data and services provided by the Programme’s components, including the development of downstream applications and services based on the Programme’s components;











Amendment 124


Proposal for a regulation


Article 30 — paragraph 1 — point b b (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(bb)






implement actions in support of an innovative Union Space Sector in accordance with Article 6;











Amendment 125


Proposal for a regulation


Article 30 — paragraph 1 — point b c (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(b c)






support access to finance through the financial instruments under Title III and InvestEU, as well as, in cooperation with EIB, through the financial instruments established by the latter addressing in particular SMEs;











Amendment 126


Proposal for a regulation


Article 30 — paragraph 1 — point c








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(c)


undertake communication and promotion activities, and activities relating to the commercialisation of the services offered by Galileo 
and
 EGNOS;












(c)


undertake communication and promotion activities, and activities relating to the commercialisation of the services offered 
in particular
 by Galileo, EGNOS
, and Copernicus
;









Amendment 127


Proposal for a regulation


Article 30 — paragraph 1 — point c a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(ca)






as regards Galileo and EGNOS: managing Galileo and EGNOS, as referred to in Article 43;











Amendment 128


Proposal for a regulation


Article 30 — paragraph 1 — point d








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(d)


provide technical expertise to the Commission.












(d)


provide technical expertise to the Commission
, avoiding duplication with ESA tasks under Article 27 and 31
.









Amendment 129


Proposal for a regulation


Article 30 — paragraph 2 — point a








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment













(a)






managing the exploitation of EGNOS and Galileo, as referred to in Article 43;










deleted







Amendment 130


Proposal for a regulation


Article 30 — paragraph 2 — point b a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(ba)






provide recommendations to the Commission on the priorities of space domain in Horizon Europe and participate in its implementation;











Amendment 131


Proposal for a regulation


Article 30 — paragraph 2 — point c








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment













(c)






implementing activities relating to the development of downstream applications and services based on the components of the Programme.










deleted







Amendment 132


Proposal for a regulation


Article 30 — paragraph 3








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






3.   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
.




3.   The Commission may entrust other tasks to the Agency, 
avoiding duplication and on the basis of improved efficiency in the implementation of
 the Programme’s 
objectives
.






Amendment 133


Proposal for a regulation


Article 30 — paragraph 3 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





3a.
   
The Agency may sign partnership agreements or other agreements with national space agencies, a group of national space agencies or other entities for the purpose of fulfilment of its tasks.








Amendment 134


Proposal for a regulation


Article 30 — paragraph 4








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






4.   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(18)] and [Title VI] of the Financial Regulation.




4.   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(18)] and [Title VI] of the Financial Regulation 
and shall be reviewed in accordance with Article 102(6) of this Regulation, in particular regarding the Copernicus component
.






Amendment 135


Proposal for a regulation


Article 30 — paragraph 4 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





4a.
   
Whenever entrusting tasks to the Agency the Commission shall ensure appropriate funding for their management and execution including adequate human and administrative resources.








Amendment 136


Proposal for a regulation


Article 31 — paragraph 1 — point a








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(a)


as regards Copernicus: development, design and construction of the Copernicus space infrastructure, including the operations of that infrastructure;












(a)


as regards Copernicus: development, design and construction of the Copernicus space 
and ground
 infrastructure, including the operations of that infrastructure;









Amendment 137


Proposal for a regulation


Article 31 — paragraph 1 — point b








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(b)


as regards Galileo and EGNOS: systems evolution, 
development of the ground segment and the
 design and development of 
satellites
;












(b)


as regards Galileo and EGNOS: 
support to the Agency in the execution of its core tasks. When provided for in specific agreements concluded between the Agency and the European Space Agency, procurement in the name and on behalf of the Agency of
 systems evolution, design and development of the ground segment and the design and development of 
the space segment
;









Amendment 138


Proposal for a regulation


Article 31 — paragraph 1 — point c








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(c)


as regards all the components of the Programme with research and development activities 
in its fields of expertise
.












(c)


as regards all the components of the Programme with research and development activities 
concerning the Programme components infrastructures
.









Amendment 139


Proposal for a regulation


Article 31 — paragraph 1 — point c a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(ca)






encouragement of the cooperation between the Member States and promotion of the convergence of their technological capacities and developments in the space segment.











Amendment 140


Proposal for a regulation


Article 31 — paragraph 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment








2.
   
The Commission shall conclude with the Agency and the European Space Agency a financial framework partnership agreement as provided for in [Article 130] of the Financial Regulation. That financial framework partnership agreement shall:







deleted












—




clearly define the responsibilities and obligations of the European Space Agency with regard to the Programme;








 










—




require that the European Space Agency complies with the security rules of the Union programme, in particular with regard to the processing of classified information;








 










—




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;








 










—




require the participation of the Commission and, when relevant, the Agency in the Tender Evaluation Board meetings of the European Space Agency with regard to the Programme;








 










—




establish the monitoring and control measures, which shall include, in particular, a cost forecast system, the systematic provision of information to the Commission or, where appropriate, to the Agency, on costs and schedule, and in the event of a discrepancy between the planned budgets, performance and schedule, corrective action ensuring performance of the tasks assigned within the limits of the allocated budgets and penalties against the European Space Agency where this discrepancy is directly attributable to it;








 










—




establish the principles for the remuneration of the European Space Agency, which shall be proportionate to the difficulty of the tasks to be carried out, in line with market prices and the fees of the other entities involved, including the Union, and may, where appropriate, be based on performance indicators; those fees shall not cover general overheads which are not associated with the activities entrusted to the European Space Agency by the Union.








 





Amendment 141


Proposal for a regulation


Article 31 — paragraph 3








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment








3.
   
The conclusion of the financial framework partnership agreement referred to in paragraph 2 shall be contingent upon the establishment, within the European Space Agency, of internal structures and of an operational method, in particular for decision-making, management methods and liability, which make it possible to ensure maximum protection for the interests of the Union and to comply with its decisions, including for the activities financed by the European Space Agency, which have an impact on the Programme.







deleted







Amendment 142


Proposal for a regulation


Article 31 — paragraph 4








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment








4.
   
Without prejudice to the financial framework partnership agreement referred to in paragraph 4, the Commission or the Agency may ask the European Space Agency to provide technical expertise and the information necessary to perform the tasks which are assigned to them by this Regulation.







deleted







Amendment 143


Proposal for a regulation


Article 31 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 




Article 31 a






 




The financial framework partnership agreement






 





1.
   
The Commission shall conclude with the Agency and the European Space Agency a financial framework partnership agreement as provided for in [Article 130] of the Financial Regulation. That financial framework partnership agreement shall:







 










(a)






clearly define the roles, responsibilities and obligations of the Commission, the Agency and the European Space Agency with regard to the Programme;










 










(b)






clearly define the instruments of coordination and control for the implementation ofthe Programme components, taking into consideration the Commission’s roles and responsibilities to carry out overall coordination of the Programme components;










 










(c)






require that the European Space Agency comply with the security rules of the Union programme, in particular with regard to the processing of classified information;










 










(d)






stipulate the conditions of the management of funds entrusted to the European Space Agency, including the 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 with the Financial Regulation;










 










(e)






require the participation of the Commission and, when relevant, the Agency in the Tender Evaluation Board meetings of the European Space Agency with regard to the Programme, where the latter procures in the name and on behalf of the Union pursuant to paragraph 1a;










 










(f)






establish the monitoring and control measures, which shall include, in particular, a cost forecast system, the systematic provision of information to the Commission or, where appropriate, to the Agency, on costs and schedule, and in the event of a discrepancy between the planned budgets, performance and schedule, corrective action ensuring performance of the tasks assigned within the limits of the allocated budgets and penalties against the European Space Agency where this discrepancy is directly attributable to it;










 










(g)






establish the principles for the remuneration of the European Space Agency, taking into consideration its cost model as a public entity, which shall be proportionate to the difficulty of the tasks to be carried out, in line with market prices and the fees of the other entities involved, including the Union, and may, where appropriate, be based on performance indicators; those fees shall not cover general overheads which are not associated with the activities entrusted to the European Space Agency by the Union;










 










(h)






require that the European Space Agency ensures full protection of the interests of the Union and its decisions, which may also lead to the European Space Agency having to adapt its decision-making, management methods and liability provisions.










 





2.
   
Without prejudice to the financial framework partnership agreement referred to in Article 31a, the Commission or the Agency may ask the European Space Agency to provide technical expertise and the information necessary to perform the tasks which are assigned to them by this Regulation. The conditions for such requests and their implementation shall be mutually agreed.








Amendment 144


Proposal for a regulation


Article 32 — title








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





Role of other entities


Role of 
EUMETSAT and
 other entities





Amendment 145


Proposal for a regulation


Article 32 — paragraph 1 — introductory part








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






1.   The Commission may entrust, in full or in part, by means of contribution agreements the implementation of the 
Programme's components
 to entities other than those referred to in Article 30 and 31, including:




1.   The Commission may entrust, in full or in part, by means of contribution agreements, the implementation of the 
following tasks
 to entities other than those referred to in Article 30 and 31, including:






Amendment 146


Proposal for a regulation


Article 32 — paragraph 1 — point a








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(a)


the operation of the Copernicus space infrastructure or parts thereof, which may be entrusted EUMETSAT;












(a)


the 
upgrading and
 operation of the Copernicus space infrastructure or parts thereof, which may be entrusted EUMETSAT;









Amendment 147


Proposal for a regulation


Article 32 — paragraph 1 — point b








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(b)


the implementation of the Copernicus services or parts thereof to relevant agencies, bodies or organisations.












(b)


the implementation of the Copernicus services or parts thereof to relevant agencies, bodies or organisations
, managing also the relevant third party information acquisition
.









Amendment 148


Proposal for a regulation


Article 32 — paragraph 2 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





2a.
   
The Commission shall take account of the scientific and technical advice of the Joint Research Centre for the implementation of the Programme.








Amendment 149


Proposal for a regulation


Article 33 — paragraph 1 — introductory part








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





The security of the Programme 
should
 be based on the following principles:


The security of the Programme 
shall
 be based on the following principles:





Amendment 150


Proposal for a regulation


Article 33 — paragraph 1 — point a








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(a)


to take account of the experience of the Member States in the field of security and draw inspiration from their best practices;












(a)


to take account of the experience of the Member States in the field of security and draw inspiration from their best practices 
and national laws
;









Amendment 151


Proposal for a regulation


Article 33 — paragraph 1 — point a a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(aa)






to take account of the experience gained in the operation of Galileo, EGNOS and Copernicus;











Amendment 152


Proposal for a regulation


Article 34 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1 — introductory part








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





The Commission, in 
its
 field of competence, shall ensure a high degree of security with regard to, in particular:


The Commission 
and the Agency,
 in 
their
 field of competence, shall ensure a high degree of security with regard to, in particular:





Amendment 153


Proposal for a regulation


Article 34 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





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(3).


To that end, the Commission shall 
carry out in consultation with end users in Member States and the relevant entities managing the implementation of a component of the Programme
 a risk and threat analysis 
for the Copernicus, SST and GOVSATCOM components. The Agency shall carry out a risk and threat analysis for the Galileo and EGNOS components
. Based on that risk and threat analysis, 
the Commission in consultation with end users in Member States and the relevant entities managing the implementation of a component of the Programme
 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. 
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(3).





Amendment 154


Proposal for a regulation


Article 34 — paragraph 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






2.   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.




2.   The 
Commission shall be
 responsible for 
managing the security
 of the 
Copernicus, SSA 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 
shall
 operational procedures, and monitor their compliance with the general security requirements referred to in 
the third subparagraph of
 paragraph 1.






Amendment 155


Proposal for a regulation


Article 34 — paragraph 3 — introductory part








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






3.   The Agency shall:




3.   The Agency shall 
furthermore
:






Amendment 156


Proposal for a regulation


Article 34 — paragraph 3 — point d a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(da)






ensure the cyber security of the Programme;











Amendment 157


Proposal for a regulation


Article 34 — paragraph 4 — point a








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(a)


take measures which are at least equivalent to those necessary for the protection of European critical infrastructures within the meaning of Council Directive 2008/114/EC of 8 December 2008 on the identification and designation of European critical infrastructures and the assessment of the need to improve their protection (29) and to those necessary for the protection of their own national critical infrastructures in order to ensure the protection of the ground infrastructure 
on the ground
 which form an integral part of the Programme and which are located on their territory;












(a)


take measures which are at least equivalent to those necessary for the protection of European critical infrastructures within the meaning of Council Directive 2008/114/EC of 8 December 2008 on the identification and designation of European critical infrastructures and the assessment of the need to improve their protection (29) and to those necessary for the protection of their own national critical infrastructures in order to ensure the protection of the ground infrastructure which form an integral part of the Programme and which are located on their territory;









Amendment 158


Proposal for a regulation


Article 34 — paragraph 5








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






5.   The entities involved in the Programme shall take all the 
measures
 necessary to ensure the security of the Programme.




5.   The entities involved in the Programme shall take all the 
necessary
 measures
, also in light of the issues identified in the risk analysis,
 to ensure the security of the Programme.






Amendment 159


Proposal for a regulation


Article 38 — paragraph 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






2.   A representative of the European Space Agency shall be invited to attend the meetings of the Security Accreditation Board as an observer. On an exceptional basis, representatives of Union Agencies, third countries or international organisations may also be invited to attend meetings as observers 
for matters directly relating to those third countries or international organisations,
 especially matters concerning the infrastructure belonging to them or established on their territory. Arrangements for such participation of representatives of third countries or international organisations and the conditions 
therefor
 shall be laid down in the relevant agreements and shall comply with the rules of procedure of the Security Accreditation Board.




2.   A representative of the European Space Agency shall be invited to attend the meetings of the Security Accreditation Board as an observer. On an exceptional basis, representatives of Union Agencies, third countries or international organisations may also be invited to attend meetings as observers especially 
for
 matters concerning the infrastructure belonging to them or established on their territory. Arrangements for such participation of representatives of third countries or international organisations and the conditions 
therefore
 shall be laid down in the relevant agreements and shall comply with the rules of procedure of the Security Accreditation Board.






Amendment 160


Proposal for a regulation


Article 43 — paragraph 1 — point b








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(b)


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;












(b)


the management, maintenance, continuous improvement, evolution and protection of the ground-based infrastructure, 
including infrastructure located outside Union territory, but necessary for providing Galileo and EGNOS with full coverage of the territories of Member States geographically located in Europe,
 in particular networks, sites and support facilities, including upgrades and obsolescence management;









Amendment 161


Proposal for a regulation


Article 43 — paragraph 1 — point c








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(c)


the development of future generations of the systems and the evolution of the services provided by Galileo and EGNOS, without prejudice to future decisions on the Union financial perspectives;












(c)


the development of future generations of the systems and the evolution of the services provided by Galileo and EGNOS, without prejudice to future decisions on the Union financial perspectives
, taking into account the needs of relevant stakeholders
;









Amendment 162


Proposal for a regulation


Article 43 — paragraph 1 — point c a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(ca)






support the development and evolution of fundamental technological elements, such as Galileo-enabled chipsets and receivers;











Amendment 163


Proposal for a regulation


Article 43 — paragraph 1 — point c b (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(cb)






support for development of Galileo and EGNOS downstream applications and integrated downstream applications using both EGNOS/Galileo and Copernicus;











Amendment 164


Proposal for a regulation


Article 43 — paragraph 1 — point e








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(e)


the provision and market development of the services provided by Galileo and EGNOS;












(e)


the provision and market development of the services provided by Galileo and EGNOS
, in particular, in order to maximise the socio-economic benefits referred to in Article 4(1)
;









Amendment 165


Proposal for a regulation


Article 45 — paragraph 1 — point c








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(c)


a safety-of-life (SoL) 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.












(c)


a safety-of-life (SoL) 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. That service is provided in compliance with the EASA Regulation to ensure aviation safety requirements are met
, 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.









Amendment 166


Proposal for a regulation


Article 45 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





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 of covering the continental territories by the end of 2023 and all territories by the end of 2025
.





Amendment 167


Proposal for a regulation


Article 45 — paragraph 3








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






3.   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.




3.   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 Commission shall consider the exploitation of partnership programmes and agreements and, if appropriate, the development of a specific financial instrument to support them
. 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.






Amendment 168


Proposal for a regulation


Article 47 — title








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





Compatibility 
and
 interoperability


Compatibility, interoperability 
and standardisation







Amendment 169


Proposal for a regulation


Article 47 — paragraph 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






2.   Galileo and EGNOS, and the services which they provide, shall be compatible and interoperable with other satellite navigation systems and with conventional means of radio navigation, where the necessary compatibility and interoperability requirements are laid down in international agreements.




2.   Galileo and EGNOS, and the services which they provide, shall be 
mutually
 compatible and interoperable with other satellite navigation systems and with conventional means of radio navigation, where the necessary compatibility and interoperability requirements are laid down in international agreements.






Amendment 170


Proposal for a regulation


Article 47 — paragraph 2 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





2a.
   
Galileo and EGNOS shall strive to comply with international standards and certifications.








Amendment 171


Proposal for a regulation


Article 48 — paragraph 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






1.   Copernicus shall be implemented building on prior Union investments and, where appropriate, drawing on the national or regional capacities of Member States and taking into account the capacities of commercial suppliers of comparable data and information and the need to foster competition and market development.




1.   Copernicus shall be implemented building on prior Union
, European Space Agency and EUMETSAT
 investments and, where appropriate, drawing on the national or regional capacities of Member States and taking into account the capacities of commercial suppliers of comparable data and information and the need to foster competition and market development.






Amendment 172


Proposal for a regulation


Article 48 — paragraph 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






2.   Copernicus shall deliver data and information 
pursuing
 a full, free and open data policy.




2.   Copernicus shall deliver data and information 
based on
 a full, free and open data policy.






Amendment 173


Proposal for a regulation


Article 48 — paragraph 3 — point a — indent 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











—


the development and operations of the Copernicus 
Sentinels
;












—


the development and operations of the Copernicus 
Sentinel satellites
;









Amendment 174


Proposal for a regulation


Article 48 — paragraph 3 — point c








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(c)


data access and distribution component, which shall include infrastructure and services to ensure the discovery, viewing, access to, distribution and exploitation of Copernicus data and Copernicus information;












(c)


data access and distribution component, which shall include infrastructure and services to ensure the discovery, viewing, 
long-term archiving,
 access to, distribution and exploitation of Copernicus data and Copernicus information
, in a user-friendly manner
;









Amendment 175


Proposal for a regulation


Article 48 — paragraph 3 — point d








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(d)


user uptake and market development component in accordance with Article 29(5), 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(1).












(d)


user uptake
, capacity building
 and market development component in accordance with Article 29(5), 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(1).









Amendment 176


Proposal for a regulation


Article 48 — paragraph 4








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






4.   Copernicus shall promote the international coordination of observation systems and related exchanges of data in order to strengthen its global dimension and complementarity taking account of existing international agreements and coordination processes.




4.   Copernicus shall promote the international coordination of observation systems and related exchanges of data in order to strengthen its global dimension and complementarity taking account of existing 
and future
 international agreements and coordination processes.






Amendment 177


Proposal for a regulation


Article 49 — title








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment







Data acquisition






Eligible actions







Amendment 178


Proposal for a regulation


Article 49 — paragraph 1 — point a








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(a)


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;












(a)


actions to provide continuity of existing Sentinel missions and to develop, launch, maintain and operate further Sentinels expanding the observation scope, 
such as
: 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;









Amendment 179


Proposal for a regulation


Article 49 — paragraph 1 — point b








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(b)


actions to provide access to third-party data necessary to generate Copernicus services or for use by 
the Union's institutions
, agencies 
and decentralised services
;












(b)


actions to provide access to third-party data necessary to generate Copernicus services or for use by 
core users, giving priority to data provided and/or funded by public entities in Member States
, 
such as national
 agencies;









Amendment 180


Proposal for a regulation


Article 49 — paragraph 1 — point c a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(ca)






support for development of relevant Copernicus downstream applications and services.











Amendment 181


Proposal for a regulation


Article 50 — paragraph 1 — introductory part








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





Copernicus shall include actions in support of the following services:


Copernicus shall include actions in support of the following 
core
 services:





Amendment 182


Proposal for a regulation


Article 50 — paragraph 1 — point a — indent 3








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











—


land monitoring and agriculture to provide information on land cover, land use and land use change, 
urban areas
, inland water quantity and quality, forests, agriculture and other natural resources, biodiversity and cryosphere;












—


land monitoring and agriculture to provide information on land cover, land use and land use change, 
soil quality, desertification, cultural heritage sites
, inland water quantity and quality, forests 
and in particular deforestation
, agriculture and other natural resources, biodiversity and cryosphere; 
Member States will be able to use the information and data resulting from monitoring of the agricultural area regarding the degree of land cover and farmland utilisation, so as to further reduce the administrative burden of granting farm subsidies;











Amendment 183


Proposal for a regulation


Article 50 — paragraph 1 — point a — indent 4 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 








—




mapping farmland in need of irrigation, crop forecasts and land use, and ensuring better food safety and quality by safeguarding the environment;











Amendment 184


Proposal for a regulation


Article 50 — paragraph 1 — point a — indent 4 b (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 








—




monitoring fishing activities, to ensure better food safety and quality by safeguarding the environment;











Amendment 185


Proposal for a regulation


Article 50 — paragraph 1 — point a a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(aa)






Monitoring support for Union policy implementation;











Amendment 186


Proposal for a regulation


Article 53 — paragraph 1 — introductory part








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





The SST component shall support the following activities:




The SST programme aims at progressively equipping the Union with an autonomous SST capability.






 


The SST component shall support the following activities:





Amendment 187


Proposal for a regulation


Article 53 — paragraph 1 — point a








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(a)


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;












(a)


the establishment, development and operation of a network of ground-based and/or space-based sensors of the Member States 
or of the Union
, 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;









Amendment 188


Proposal for a regulation


Article 56 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1 — introductory part








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





Member States wishing to participate in the delivery of SST services referred to in Article 54 shall submit a joint proposal to the Commission demonstrating compliance with the following criteria:


Member States wishing to participate in the delivery of SST services referred to in Article 54 shall submit a 
single or
 joint proposal to the Commission demonstrating compliance with the following criteria:





Amendment 189


Proposal for a regulation


Article 57 — paragraph 8








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






8.   The Commission shall adopt
, by implementing acts
, detailed rules on the functioning of the organisational framework of the participation of Member States in SST. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 107(3).




8.   The Commission shall adopt 
delegated acts in accordance with Article 105 concerning the specific provision
, detailed rules on the functioning of the organisational framework of the participation of Member States in SST. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 107(3).






Amendment 190


Proposal for a regulation


Article 58 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





Article 58a




Monitoring of supply and demand for SST




Before 31 December 2024, the Commission shall evaluate the implementation of the SST component, in particular as regards the evolution of the user needs in relation to the ground based and space based sensors capacity, and shall complete the production of the European catalogue provided for in Article 53(1a).




The evaluation shall, in particular, examine the need for additional space and ground infrastructures.




The evaluation shall be accompanied, if necessary, by an appropriate proposal for the development of additional space and ground infrastructures under the SST component.








Amendment 191


Proposal for a regulation


Article 60 — paragraph 1 — point c a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(ca)






the creation of a European catalogue of NEO.











Amendment 192


Proposal for a regulation


Article 61 — paragraph 1 — introductory part








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





Under the GOVSATCOM component satellite communication capacities and services shall be combined into a common Union pool of satellite communication capacities and services. This component 
comprises
:


Under the GOVSATCOM component satellite communication capacities and services shall be combined into a common Union pool of satellite communication capacities and services 
with appropriate security requirements
. This component 
may comprise
:





Amendment 193


Proposal for a regulation


Article 61 — paragraph 1 — point a








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(a)


the development, construction, and operations of the ground segment infrastructure;












(a)


the development, construction, and operations of the ground 
and space
 segment infrastructure;









Amendment 194


Proposal for a regulation


Article 62 — paragraph 3








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






3.   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(3).




3.   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(3).






Amendment 195


Proposal for a regulation


Article 62 — paragraph 3 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





3a.
   
The service portfolio referred to in paragraph 3 shall take into consideration existing commercially available services in order not to distort competition in the internal market.








Amendment 196


Proposal for a regulation


Article 63 — paragraph 1 — point b








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(b)


legal persons duly accredited to provide satellite capacities or services in accordance with the security accreditation procedure in Article 36
, based on the specific security requirements for the GOVSATCOM component referred to in Article 34 (1)
.












(b)


legal persons duly accredited to provide satellite capacities or services in accordance with the security accreditation procedure in Article 36.








Amendment 197

Proposal for a regulation


Article 63 — paragraph 1 — point b a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(ba)






The providers of satellite communication capacities or services under this component shall comply with the specific security requirements for the GOVSATCOM component determined in accordance with Article 34(1).










Amendment 198

Proposal for a regulation


Article 65 — paragraph 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






1.   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.






1.   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.





Amendment 199

Proposal for a regulation


Article 66 — paragraph 1 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





1a.
   
GOVSATCOM Hubs shall take into consideration existing commercially available services existing in order not to distort competition in the internal market.








Amendment 200


Proposal for a regulation


Article 69 — paragraph 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





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.


Before the end of 2024, the Commission shall
, in cooperation with the responsible entities,
 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.





Amendment 201


Proposal for a regulation


Article 71 — paragraph 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





The seat of the Agency shall be located in Prague (Czech Republic).


The seat of the Agency shall be located in Prague (Czech Republic). 
In accordance with the needs of the Programme, the Agency's local offices may be established, as laid down in Article 79(2).







Amendment 202


Proposal for a regulation


Article 73 — paragraph 4








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






4.   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.




4.   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.






Amendment 203


Proposal for a regulation


Article 73 — paragraph 5








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






5.   The term of office of the members of the Administrative Board and their 
alternate
 shall be four years, renewable 
once
.




5.   The term of office of the members of the Administrative Board and their 
alternates
 shall be four years, renewable.






Amendment 204


Proposal for a regulation


Article 75 — paragraph 3








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






3.   The Administrative Board shall hold an ordinary meeting twice a year. In addition, it shall meet on the initiative of its Chairperson or at the request of at least one third of its members.




3.   The Administrative Board shall hold an ordinary meeting 
at least
 twice a year. In addition, it shall meet on the initiative of its Chairperson or at the request of at least one third of its members.






Amendment 205


Proposal for a regulation


Article 75 — paragraph 5








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






5.   [For any component of the Programme which entails the use of sensitive national infrastructure, 
only
 the representatives of Member States 
which possess such infrastructure
 and the representative of the Commission may attend the meetings and deliberations of the Administrative Board 
and
 take part in voting. Where the Chairperson of the Administrative Board does not represent one of the Member States which possess such infrastructure, he/she shall be replaced by the representatives of a Member States which possesses such infrastructure.]




5.   [For any component of the Programme which entails the use of sensitive national infrastructure, the representatives of Member States and the representative of the Commission may attend the meetings and deliberations of the Administrative Board
, but only those representatives of Member States which possess such infrastructure are to
 take part in voting. Where the Chairperson of the Administrative Board, does not represent one of the Member States which possess such infrastructure, he/she shall be replaced by the representatives of a Member States which possesses such infrastructure.]






Amendment 206


Proposal for a regulation


Article 77 — paragraph 2 — point a a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(aa)






adopt, by 30 June of the first year of the multiannual financial framework provided for under Article 312 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the multiannual work programme of the Agency for the period covered by that multiannual financial framework after incorporating, without any change, the section drafted by the Security Accreditation Board in accordance with point (a) of Article 80 and after having received the Commission’s opinion. The European Parliament shall be consulted on the multiannual work programme;











Amendment 207


Proposal for a regulation


Article 77 — paragraph 2 — point d a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(da)






adopt transparency rules on industrial contracts and be regularly informed of them by the Executive Director;











Amendment 208


Proposal for a regulation


Article 79 — paragraph 1 — point c a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(ca)






comply with the transparency rules on industrial contracts and inform the Administrative Board;











Amendment 209


Proposal for a regulation


Article 79 — paragraph 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






2.   The Executive Director shall decide whether it is necessary to locate one or more staff in one or more Member States for the purpose of carrying out the Agency's tasks in an efficient and effective manner. Before deciding to establish a local office the Executive Directive shall obtain the prior approval of 
the Commission,
 the Administrative Board and the Member State(s) concerned. The decision shall specify the scope of the activities to be carried out at the local office in a manner that avoids unnecessary costs and duplication of administrative functions of the Agency. A headquarters agreement with the Member State(s) concerned may be required.




2.   The Executive Director shall decide whether it is necessary to locate one or more staff in one or more Member States for the purpose of carrying out the Agency's tasks in an efficient and effective manner. Before deciding to establish a local office the Executive Directive shall obtain the prior approval of the Administrative Board and the Member State(s) concerned. The decision shall specify the scope of the activities to be carried out at the local office in a manner that avoids unnecessary costs and duplication of administrative functions of the Agency. A headquarters agreement with the Member State(s) concerned may be required. 
Where possible, the impact in terms of staff allocation and budget shall be incorporated in the annual work programme, and in any event this project shall be notified to the budgetary authority in accordance with Article 84(11).








Amendment 210


Proposal for a regulation


Article 88 — paragraph 3 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





3 a.
   
The Agency’s staff shall be remunerated from the Agency’s own resources and, where necessary for the execution of the Agency’s delegated tasks, through the use of budget delegated by the Commission.








Amendment 211


Proposal for a regulation


Article 89 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Administrative Board on grounds of merit and documented administrative and managerial skills, as well as relevant competence and experience, from a list of candidates proposed by the Commission, after an open and transparent competition, following the publication of a call for expressions of interest in the Official Journal of the European Union or elsewhere.


The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Administrative Board on grounds of merit and documented administrative and managerial skills, as well as relevant competence and experience, from a list of 
at least three
 candidates proposed by the Commission, after an open and transparent competition, following the publication of a call for expressions of interest in the Official Journal of the European Union or elsewhere.





Amendment 212


Proposal for a regulation


Article 89 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





On the basis of a proposal from the Commission, taking into account the assessment referred to in the first subparagraph, the Administrative Board may extend the term of office of the Executive Director once for a period of up to 
four
 years.


On the basis of a proposal from the Commission, taking into account the assessment referred to in the first subparagraph, the Administrative Board may extend the term of office of the Executive Director once for a period of up to 
five
 years.





Amendment 213


Proposal for a regulation


Article 92 — title








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





Headquarters agreement and operating conditions


Headquarters 
and Local Offices
 agreement and operating conditions





Amendment 214


Proposal for a regulation


Article 92 — paragraph 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






1.   Necessary arrangements concerning the accommodation to be provided for the Agency in the host Member 
State
 and the facilities to be made available by that Member State together with the specific rules applicable in the host Member 
State
 to the Executive Director, members of the Administrative Board, Agency staff and members of their families shall be laid down in a Headquarters Agreement between the Agency and Member State where the seat is located, concluded after obtaining the approval of the Administrative Board.




1.   Necessary arrangements concerning the accommodation to be provided for the Agency in the host Member 
States
 and the facilities to be made available by that Member States together with the specific rules applicable in the host Member 
States
 to the Executive Director, members of the Administrative Board, Agency staff and members of their families shall be laid down in a Headquarters 
and Local Offices
 Agreement between the Agency and Member State where the seat 
or the local infrastructure
 is located, concluded after obtaining the approval of the Administrative Board.






Amendment 215


Proposal for a regulation


Article 98 — paragraph 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






1.   The Agency shall be open to the participation of third countries that have entered into agreements with the Union to this effect.




1.   The Agency shall be open to the participation of third countries 
and international organisations
 that have entered into agreements with the Union to this effect.






Amendment 216


Proposal for a regulation


Article 101 — paragraph 1 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










1a.





The Commission shall define a methodology to provide for qualitative indicators for an accurate assessment of the progress towards achieving the general objectives set out in points (a), (b) and (c) of Article 4(1). On the basis of that methodology the Commission shall complement the Annex, at the latest by 1 January 2021.










Amendment 217


Proposal for a regulation


Article 102 — paragraph 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






2.   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.




2.   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. 
A specific section of this evaluation shall be dedicated to the governance of the Programme aimed at providing information as to whether amendments to tasks and competences entrusted to the different actors of the Programme are needed.








Amendment 218


Proposal for a regulation


Article 102 — paragraph 4








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






4.   The Commission shall communicate the conclusions of the evaluations accompanied by its observations, to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions.




4.   The Commission shall communicate the conclusions of the evaluations accompanied by its observations, to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions 
and if appropriate may accompany the evaluation with a new legislative proposal
.






Amendment 219


Proposal for a regulation


Article 102 — paragraph 6 — subparagraph 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





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.





Amendment 220


Proposal for a regulation


Article 105 — paragraph 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






2.   The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 52 and 101 shall be conferred on the Commission 
for an indeterminate period
 until 31 December 2028.




2.   The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 52 and 101 shall be conferred on the Commission until 31 December 2028.






Amendment 221


Proposal for a regulation


Article 107 — paragraph 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






1.   The Commission shall be assisted by a committee. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011.




1.   The Commission shall be assisted by a committee
, which meets in specific configurations/ subcommittees dedicated to each main components of the Programme (Galileo and EGNOS, Copernicus, SSA, GOVSATCOM)
. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011.






Amendment 222


Proposal for a regulation


Article 107 — paragraph 3 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





3a.
   
International agreements concluded by the Union may provide for the involvement, as appropriate, of representatives of third countries or international organisations in the work of the Committee under the conditions laid down in its rules of procedures, taking into account the security of the Union.









(1)  The matter was referred back for interinstitutional negotiations to the committee responsible, pursuant to Rule 59(4), fourth subparagraph (A8-0405/2018).

(15)  Decision No 243/2012/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2012 establishing a multiannual radio spectrum policy programme (OJ L 81, 21.3.2012, p. 7).

(15)  Decision No 243/2012/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2012 establishing a multiannual radio spectrum policy programme (OJ L 81, 21.3.2012, p. 7).

(1a)  
Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2018 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Union Aviation Safety Agency, and amending Regulations (EC) No 2111/2005, (EC) No 1008/2008, (EU) No 996/2010, (EU) No 376/2014 and Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 552/2004 and (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91 (OJ L 212, 22.8.2018, p. 1)



(17)  Regulation (EU) No 377/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 establishing the Copernicus Programme and repealing Regulation (EU) No 911/2010 (OJ L 122, 24.4.2014, p. 44).

(18)  Regulation (EU) No 911/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2010 on the European Earth monitoring programme (GMES) and its initial operations (2011 to 2013)(OJ L 276, 20.10.2010, p. 1).

(19)  Communication ‘Artificial Intelligence for Europe’ (COM(2018)0237) , Communication ‘Towards a common European data space’ (COM(2018)0232), Proposal for a Council Regulation on establishing the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (COM(2018)0008).

(20)  The European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites

(21)  Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2007 establishing an Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community (INSPIRE)

(17)  Regulation (EU) No 377/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 establishing the Copernicus Programme and repealing Regulation (EU) No 911/2010 (OJ L 122, 24.4.2014, p. 44).

(18)  Regulation (EU) No 911/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2010 on the European Earth monitoring programme (GMES) and its initial operations (2011 to 2013)(OJ L 276, 20.10.2010, p. 1).

(19)  Communication ‘Artificial Intelligence for Europe’ (COM(2018)0237) , Communication ‘Towards a common European data space’ (COM(2018)0232), Proposal for a Council Regulation on establishing the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (COM(2018)0008).

(20)  The European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites

(21)  Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2007 establishing an Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community (INSPIRE)

(24)  OJ L 158, 27.5.2014, p. 227.

(24)  
Decision No 541/2014/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 establishing a Framework for Space Surveillance and Tracking Support (

OJ L 158, 27.5.2014, p. 227).

(29)  OJ L 345, 23.12.2008, p. 75.

(29)  OJ L 345, 23.12.2008, p. 75.