Date: 2022-07-01Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Council Decision (EU) 2022/1089 of 27 June 2022 on the extension of the Agreement on the promotion, provision and use of Galileo and GPS satellite-based navigation systems and related applications between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the United States of America, of the other part
Executive Summary:
This Council Decision approves the extension of the Agreement between the European Union and the United States of America regarding Galileo and GPS satellite-based navigation systems. The agreement is extended for an additional five years. The decision is effective from December 12, 2021, and ensures the continuity of the agreement.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Agreement Extension:** The Agreement on Galileo and GPS satellite-based navigation systems between the EU and the USA is extended for five years.
* **Council Approval:** The extension is approved on behalf of the Union.
* **Notification to the USA:** The President of the Council will notify the US Government that the Union has completed its internal procedures for the extension.
* **EU Succession:** References to the European Community in the Agreement text should be read as references to the European Union due to the Treaty of Lisbon. The EU will ensure all obligations to the USA under the agreement.
* **Entry into Force:** This decision is effective from December 12, 2021, and entered into force on the date of its adoption (June 27, 2022).
Impact Analysis:
* **European Union:**
* Impact: The EU ensures the continuation of cooperation with the USA on satellite navigation systems. The EU assumes all obligations under the extended agreement.
* Action Required: The President of the Council must notify the US Government of the extension and the EU's succession to the European Community's obligations.
* **United States of America:**
* Impact: The USA continues to have a formal agreement with the EU on satellite navigation systems for another five years.
* Action Required: Receive notification from the EU regarding the extension and acknowledge the EU's commitment to the agreement's obligations.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union: A political and economic union of member states located primarily in Europe.
United States of America: A country primarily located in North America.
Galileo: A global navigation satellite system (GNSS) created by the European Union.
GPS: Global Positioning System; a satellite-based radionavigation system owned by the United States government.
European Community: A former organization that was a predecessor to the European Union.
Agreement on the promotion, provision and use of Galileo and GPS satellite based navigation systems and related applications between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the United States of America, of the other part: An international agreement between the European Community (now the European Union) and the United States of America regarding satellite navigation systems.
Council Decision 2011/901/EU: A decision by the Council of the European Union approving the aforementioned agreement.
Treaty of Lisbon: An international agreement that amends the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty establishing the European Community
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INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2022/1089
of 27 June 2022
on the extension of the Agreement on the promotion, provision and use of Galileo and GPS satellite-
based navigation systems and related applications between the European Community and its
Member States, of the one part, and the United States of America, of the other part
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 189, in conjunction with
Article 218(6), second subparagraph, point (a)(v), thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament(1),
Whereas:
(1) The Council, by Decision 2011/901/EU(2), approved the conclusion of the Agreement on the promotion, provision
and use of Galileo and GPS satellite based navigation systems and related applications between the European
Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the United States of America, of the other part(3) (‘the
Agreement’). The Agreement was signed at Dromoland Castle, Ireland, on 26 June 2004, and entered into force on
12 December 2011.
(2) In accordance with Article 20(5) of the Agreement, the Agreement is to remain in force for 10 years; and, at least
three months before the end of the initial 10-year period, the Parties are to inform each other of their intention as
regards extending the Agreement for a period of 5 years. The Agreement expired on 11 December 2021.
(3) Both Parties have confirmed their intention to extend the Agreement for an additional period of 5 years without any
amendment to the Agreement. For the purpose of ensuring continuity of the Agreement, this Decision should enter
into force as a matter of urgency and should apply from 12 December 2021.
(4) Since the Union has the competence to extend the Agreement on its own, the United States of America should be
notified that, as of the date of the extension, the Union will ensure the respect of all obligations under the
Agreement vis-à-vis the United States of America.
(5) The extension of the Agreement should therefore be approved on behalf of the Union,
(1) Consent of 7 June 2022 (not yet published in the Official Journal).
(2) Council Decision 2011/901/EU of 12 December 2011 on the conclusion of the Agreement on the promotion, provision and use of
Galileo and GPS satellite-based navigation systems and related applications between the European Community and its Member States,
of the one part, and the United States of America, of the other part (OJ L 348, 31.12.2011, p. 1).
(3) Agreement on the promotion, provision and use of Galileo and GPS satellite-based navigation systems and related applications
between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the United States of America, of the other part (OJ
L 348, 31.12.2011, p. 3).L 176/2 EN Official Journal of the European Union 1.7.2022
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The extension of the Agreement on the promotion, provision and use of Galileo and GPS satellite-based navigation systems
and related applications between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the United States of
America, of the other part for an additional period of 5 years is hereby approved on behalf of the Union.
Article 2
The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Union, give the notification to the Government of the United States of
America that the Union has completed its internal procedures necessary for the extension of the Agreement in accordance
with Article 20(5) of the Agreement.
Article 3
The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Union, make the following notification:
‘As a consequence of the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon on 1 December 2009, the European Union has
replaced and succeeded the European Community and from that date exercises all rights and assumes all obligations of
the European Community. Therefore, references to “the European Community” in the text of the Agreement are, where
appropriate, to be read as to “the European Union”.
As of the date of extension, the European Union shall ensure the respect of all obligations under the Agreement vis-à-vis
the United States of America.’.
Article 4
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
It shall apply from 12 December 2021.
Done at Luxembourg, 27 June 2022.
For the Council
The President
A. PANNIER-RUNACHER