en
06. February 2025

Enhancing European Space Access: Fostering Innovation Ecosystems to Strengthen EU Space Capabilities Enhancing European Space Access: Fostering Innovation Ecosystems to Strengthen EU Space Capabilities

The relevance of the space sector will continue to increase in the future. Against the backdrop of the current geopolitical power shifts, the EU faces the challenge of developing a sustainable and robust strategy for the development of its own space capabilities. In the new CASSIS Policy Paper, Ulrich Schlie, Gregory Tutton and Philip Schäfer analyze the EU's strategic position in space and provide suggestions and impulses for improving Europe's space capabilities.

Uni Bonn
Uni Bonn © CASSIS
Download all images in original size The impression in connection with the service is free, while the image specified author is mentioned.
Please fill out this field using the example format provided in the placeholder.
The phone number will be handled in accordance with GDPR.

Bold, forward-looking measures are crucial to capitalize on this momentum. Investing in dual-use technologies, integrating civil and military space initiatives and improving space awareness are important steps towards a secure and sustainable presence in the increasingly competitive space environment. This holistic approach will not only strengthen Europe's strategic position, but also position it as a global leader in technological innovation capable of tackling the complex challenges of today's geopolitical landscape.

Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie1 is Director of the Center for Advanced Security, Strategic and Integration Studies (CASSIS) and Henry Kissinger Professor for Security and Strategy Research at the Institute for Political Science and Sociology.

Dr. Philip Schäfer2 was Managing Director of Cassis in the winter semester 2024/25, replacing Dr. Enrico Fels.

Download3

Links

  1. https://www.cassis.uni-bonn.de/en/about-us/all-employees/schlie
  2. https://www.cassis.uni-bonn.de/en/about-us/all-employees/schaefer_english
  3. https://www.cassis.uni-bonn.de/en/publications/copy_of_enhancing-european-space-access-fostering-innovation-ecosystems-to-strengthen-eu-space-capabilities-1/eu-space-capabilities-policypaper.pdf/@@download/file
  4. https://www.cassis.uni-bonn.de/en/publications/wahlkampf-im-visier
  5. https://www.cassis.uni-bonn.de/en/publications/follow-up-global-health-in-crisis