European Commissioner Kubilius travelled to Warsaw on 21 July 2026 to attend a ceremony marking the formal agreement of Poland’s contribution to the IRIS² initiative. The event was attended by Minister Kierwiński and Secretary of State Szymański, alongside other officials and dignitaries. According to the European Commission, the visit served to celebrate the collaborative efforts between the European Union and Poland concerning the space infrastructure project.
The IRIS² programme aims to enhance European secure satellite communications capabilities. The signing ceremony in Warsaw represents a key step in the formalisation of Poland's role within the broader framework of the initiative. Further details regarding the specific terms of the contribution agreement were not provided in the initial announcement.
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