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However, we have the objective is to maximise the potential for the private sector to exploit Copernicus. This means that industry should be involved to the maximum extent possible and that long-term relationships should be developed between the EC, the 7 EEE’s and the EO services sector. We should like that companies are able to figure more strongly in the supply of the services and indeed that everyone recognises the obligation to ensure that adequate resources are continuously available to meet the Copernicus demand. Hence we invited all those concerned to come to the workshop for an open discussion.

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