Testo dell'accordo en

ARTICLE 5

Radio spectrum

1. The Parties shall continue cooperation and mutual support in radio-spectrum issues in the framework of the International Telecommunication Union (hereinafter referred to as "ITU"), taking into account the Memorandum of Understanding on the Management of ITU filings of the Galileo radio-navigation satellite service system of 5 November 2004.

2. The Parties shall exchange information on frequency filings and protect adequate frequency allocations for Galileo in order to ensure the availability of Galileo services for the benefit of users worldwide and notably in Switzerland and in the European Union.

3. In order to protect radio navigation spectrum from disruption and interference, the Parties shall identify sources of interference and seek mutually acceptable solutions to combat such

interference.

4. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed so as to derogate from the applicable provisions of the ITU, including the ITU Radio Regulations.

EU/CH/en 13