The system established under the Galileo programme functions independently of other existing or potential systems, thus contributing amongst other things to the strategic autonomy of the Union, as emphasised by the European Parliament and the Council.
Feidhmíonn an córas a bunaíodh faoi chlár Galileo go neamhspleách ar na córais eile atá ann cheana nó a d'fhéadfadh a bheith ann, ag cur ar an dóigh sin i measc nithe eile le huathriail straitéiseach an Aontais, rud a chuir Parlaimint na hEorpa agus an Chomhairle béim air.