The European Commission (EC) has launched a public consultation on the strategic priorities for a European Union radio spectrum policy programme for 2011-2015. Additionally, on 22 and 23 March 2010, the Commission and the European Parliament will hold a joint “Spectrum Summit” to discuss Europe’s priorities in this area.
Access to the radio spectrum is essential for a broad range of activities from telephony and broadcasting to space applications and transport, and can also constitute a driver for the European economy. Accordingly, the EC has invited all interested parties to participate in this consultation, focusing their comments on the following issues:
- Economic recovery and growth;
- Social inclusion and services for citizens;
- Environmental and health protection;
- Space applications and transport safety;
- Coordination and negotiations at international level;
- Re-assignment of spectrum (refarming) and competition.;
The results of this consultation will help the Commission formulate a radio spectrum policy programme, which will be presented to the European Parliament and the Council in mid 2010.
Further information:
- Radio spectrum: public consultation on future policy; 22-23 March Summit http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/10/232&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en
- Public Consultation/Call for Input in preparation for the Radio Spectrum Policy Programme http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/policy/ecomm/radio_spectrum/_document_storage/consultations/2010_rspp/rspp_consultation.pdf
- EU Spectrum Summit, Brussels, 22-23 March 2010 http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/policy/ecomm/radio_spectrum/rspp/spectrum_summit_2010/index_en.htm
