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We wish to reaffirm our opposition, as a matter of principle, to the militarisation of space or its use for military purposes.
We therefore object to the use of the European satellite radionavigation service GALILEO for military or security purposes, as is currently envisaged.
On the basis of that principle, we feel that the system could be used as an alternative to the US-dominated Global Positioning System (GPS). Let us not forget that the USA has previously blocked access to this system, so that it could use it in its military attacks on Yugoslavia and Iraq.
It should be noted that the GALILEO system is being viewed with interest by countries such as China and India, which may become partners in the project, thereby contributing towards the end of the GPS monopoly, and creating an alternative project based on broad international cooperation.
This project must be used for peaceful purposes within the framework of international cooperation, without jeopardising the citizens’ rights, freedoms and guarantees. It should be geared towards serving the public through its broad range of applications."@en1
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