This initiativewas first proposedin February 2022, but the European Parliament and Commission onlyreached a provisional agreementon Thursday.

In response, the 27-nation bloc wants to reclaim its internet strategic autonomy and competitive position in space.

40% off TNW Conference!

The EU’s push for its own satellite internet is a boon for startups and security

Perhaps the biggest benefit IRIS2 will bring to the table is fast broadband internet access for all users acrossEurope.

Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou

Ioanna is a writer at TNW.

With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies.

Galileo satellite

Also tagged with

Ioanna Lykiardopoulou