GALILEO, satellite radionavigation programme: definition phase result

In adopting this resolution by Mrs Brigitte LANGENHAGEN (EPP-ED, D), the European Parliament expressed concern regarding the financial viability of the GALILEO satellite navigtion system without a commitment from the private sector. The resolution emphasises that the financial consequences of any failure by the private sector to invest should not be passed on to the Community or national budgets and therefore urges the Commission to ensure sufficient private sector involvement at each stage of the project. (Please refer to the previous text).�