European space policy: place and strategy of the Community

The European Parliament adopted the resolution by Mr Konstantinos ALYSSANDRAKIS (EUL/NGL, GR). (Please refer to the decision of the committee responsible 21/11/01). In addition, the Parliament emphasises that space activities should be intended only for peaceful purposes, which may include military applications for peacekeeping operations and it believes that the non-proliferation of arms and avoiding an arms race in outer space should form the guiding principle of the EU's space policy. Lastly, Parliament also notes that the Galileo project will form part of the European strategy put forward by the Commission and reiterates Galileo's importance for transport.�