Satellite connectivity is no longer a niche complement to terrestrial networks. It is becoming part of the core architecture of Europe's digital infrastructure, and the regulatory frameworks being negotiated in 2026 will determine whether Europe shapes that transition or follows it. Our Forum brought together MEPs, Commission officials and industry representatives to examine the key policy decisions ahead, from the Digital Networks Act and the EU Space Act to the renewal of mobile satellite service licences, and to discuss how authorisation regimes, spectrum governance and security obligations need to evolve for an era of integrated terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks.