This is a significant opportunity for national and regional stakeholders to influence the future of space policy and EU funding. With consultations now open, stakeholders are invited to shape the direction of European space initiatives, ensuring that investments and policies align with the evolving needs of both local and global communities.
On 12 February 2025, the European Commission published a series of important documents that will shape the future of European policies, including those related to space. The published documents include:
1. The Commission Work Programme 2025 outlines the Commission's priorities and objectives for the year ahead. You can access the document on the European Commission's website at Commission Work Programme 2025 - European Commission.
2. The Communication on “The road to the next multiannual financial framework” which provides insight into the Commission's plans for the next funding period.
3. A press release summarizing the key points, available on the Commission's press corner.
Of particular interest to the space community are the overall public consultation exercise on the next multiannual financial framework (MFF) that the Commission launched recently and will run untill 7 May. Within this exercise, the European Commission would like to draw attention to two consultations that are of utmost relevance to space policy:
It is essential to note that this public consultation exercise represents a singular opportunity for the space community to provide an input on the future of EU funding for space-related activities. The European Commission strongly encourages national and regional stakeholders to participate in these consultations, as their input will be instrumental in shaping the Commission's funding decisions and ensuring that the space community's needs and priorities are taken into account.
Source: European Commission
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