| Author (Corporate) | European Union |
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| Series Title | Official Journal of the European Union |
| Series Details | L268, 26.10.2018 |
| Publication Date | 26/10/2018 |
| Content Type | Legislation |
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Summary: On 1 June 2017 the European Commission presented a proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and the Agency for Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA). The Council of the European Union adopted a Decision on 18 September 2018. Further information: In September 2014 the Council authorised the Commission to negotiate an international agreement with the Agency for Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) establishing the conditions for the provision of a satellite-based augmentation service (SBAS) in Africa on the basis of the EGNOS European satellite navigation programme. Negotiations started in March 2015. In April 2016 they culminated in a draft agreement establishing a framework for the cooperation required for setting up and operating an independent SBAS system, but based on the European EGNOS system, in ASECNA's area of competence. On 12 September 2016 the Commission presented a proposal for a Council Decision on the signning of the Agreement on behalf of the Union. The Council adopted a Decision authorising the signature on 21 November, and the Agreement was formally signed on 5 December in Brussels. Background: The European Union and Africa have been cooperating on satellite navigation since the 2011-2013 action plan implementing the Africa-EU strategic partnership was adopted at the third Africa-EU summit in Tripoli in November 2010. The need for cooperation in this field was reaffirmed in the 2014-2017 roadmap adopted at the fourth Africa-EU summit in April 2014. Studies have highlighted the major socio-economic advantages for the African continent. The cooperation will also be of benefit to the European space industry which will have the advantage of an expanded African market to develop its technology, deploy a new infrastructure and use the services associated with satellite navigation. |
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| Source Link | https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv:OJ.L_.2018.268.01.0003.01.ENG |
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| Subject Categories | Mobility and Transport |
| Countries / Regions | Africa, Europe |
