On 27 May 2026, European Commission Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen proposed a new regulation to establish an EU-level selection procedure for the assignment of the 2 Gigahertz satellite spectrum band, which is set to expire in May 2027. The proposal aims to create a single secure satellite system for both governmental and commercial use, dividing the spectrum into one third for governmental use and two thirds for commercial use, with half of the commercial portion reserved for EU operators.