The Council of the European Union's Working Party on Telecommunications and Information Society is scheduled to meet on 2 July 2026 at 10:00 in the Justus Lipsius Building, Brussels, to examine regulatory proposals and receive presentations. The meeting, announced in a notice of meeting and provisional agenda published on 26 June 2026, will focus on the Regulation on mobile satellite services (MSS) and the Digital Networks Act, alongside presentations by the Irish Presidency on its priorities and digital diplomacy, and a Commission debrief on G7 discussions.
The agenda includes an examination of the Regulation on mobile satellite services (MSS), specifically Articles 13-24 and the Annex, based on document ST 9777/26 and its corrigenda and addenda. This regulation aims to establish a framework for mobile satellite services across the EU, potentially affecting satellite operators, mobile network operators, and consumers by harmonising spectrum use and service provision. The Working Party may also examine parts of the Digital Networks Act, focusing on Radio Spectrum Annex VI, Part IV, Title I, Chapter I (Articles 17-19) and Chapter III (Articles 33-35), as per document ST 5600/26 and its addendum. The Digital Networks Act is a broader initiative to update EU telecom rules, enhance network deployment, and manage spectrum, with implications for telecom operators, equipment manufacturers, and digital service providers.
The Irish Presidency will present its priorities for the telecommunications and information society, as well as a separate presentation on Digital Diplomacy, indicating a focus on international digital policy coordination. The European Commission will provide information on a G7 debrief, likely covering recent discussions among major economies on digital issues such as data governance, cybersecurity, or artificial intelligence. The meeting will also include any other business as needed.
This meeting advances EU telecom and digital policy by examining key legislative files. The MSS regulation and Digital Networks Act are expected to impact stakeholders including satellite operators (by setting licensing and spectrum rules), mobile network operators (by affecting spectrum allocation and competition), consumers (by potentially expanding service availability and pricing), and EU member state regulators (by harmonising national approaches). The examination of these proposals suggests the Council is moving towards formal adoption, though further discussions and possible amendments are likely before a final vote.
Delegations must register their presence via the delegates portal, where Council documents are available. The meeting is part of the legislative process leading to potential adoption by the Council and European Parliament.