Bolstering Space Power in Germany
In a strategic move to secure Europe's ability to act in the face of increasing geopolitical instability, the German states of Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, and Bremen have released a joint paper, dubbed the "Three States Paper." This document, unveiled on June 5, 2025, serves as a strategic orientation for Europe's space industry.
The paper emphasises the growing importance of space-based infrastructure for Europe's security and sovereignty. It highlights the need for Europe to sustainably expand and secure its space technological sovereignty to act as independently and proactively as possible.
Dr. Markus Söder, Minister President of Bavaria, underscores the importance of investing more in a national space strategy and making clear commitments to the European Space Agency (ESA). Dr. Andreas Bovenschulte, Mayor of Bremen, stresses the need to maintain and expand Europe's position in space for strategic, economic, and security reasons. Winfried Kretschmann, Minister President of Baden-Württemberg, emphasises the need for Germany to contribute to technological excellence in space in close cooperation with its European partners.
The paper calls for a substantial increase in the technology-preparing national space budget, with a suggested increase to one billion euros per year. The three states also advocate for significantly higher German contributions for the years 2026-2028, with Germany's contribution to the ESA for the period 2026 to 2028 being proposed at two billion euros per year.
The "Three States Paper" also identifies key measures and projects for the ESA period of 2026-2028. Space exploration is seen as a key sector for innovation, economic competitiveness, and technological sovereignty. The paper notes that space is a growth market with a strong industry, SMEs, start-up potential, and impact on many sectors.
The upcoming ESA Ministerial Conference in Germany will set the course for continuing Europe's success in space. The source for this information is a media library, which includes a download image option, and provides contact information for the State Ministry, including email and external contact form links. The contact information includes a Press Office and a Citizen Representative.
The paper can be downloaded from the source website, providing a comprehensive look at the German states' vision for Europe's space industry. The states' strong participation in the ESA-MC is aimed at securing Europe's ability to act, making this a significant development in the European space sector.
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