EU Telecoms reform: Radio Spectrum Policy Group revision

In line with the revision of the Framework Directive 2002/21 by the so called Better Regulation Directive 2009/140, the tasks of the Radio Spectrum Policy Group have been revised:


COMMISSION DECISION of 16 December 2009 amending Decision 2002/622/EC establishing a Radio Spectrum Policy Group (2009/978/EU). This text with EEA relevance was published OJEU 18.12.2009 L 336/50.

The adapted tasks are laid down in Article 2:

Article 2
Tasks

The Group shall assist and advise the Commission on radio spectrum policy issues, on coordination of policy approaches, on the preparation of multiannual radio spectrum policy programmes and, where appropriate, on harmonised conditions with regard to the availability and efficient use of radio spectrum necessary for the establishment and functioning of the internal market.

Furthermore, the Group shall assist the Commission in proposing common policy objectives to the European Parliament and the Council, when necessary for ensuring the effective coordination of the interest of the European Union in international organisations competent in radio spectrum matters.

Ralf Grahn



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