EU Ministers Approve Galileo, Slovenia Lobbying for HQ

Brussels, 30 November - EU transport ministers approved on Friday the Galileo satellite navigation system, a multi-billion euro project that is considered vital for small telecoms and IT companies. The decision has also relaunched lobbying for the seat of the Galileo supervisory authority, with Slovenia one of the contenders.

Brussels, Belgium Transport Minister Radovan Tavzes explains EU's decision to back the Galileo sat nav system. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Transport Minister Radovan Tavzes explains EU's decision to back the Galileo sat nav system.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium Transport Minister Radovan Tavzes explains EU's decision to back the Galileo sat nav system. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Transport Minister Radovan Tavzes explains EU's decision to back the Galileo sat nav system.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium Transport Minister Radovan Tavzes explains EU's decision to back the Galileo sat nav system. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Transport Minister Radovan Tavzes explains EU's decision to back the Galileo sat nav system.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

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