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CIAO DATE: 2/5/2007
Space and Security Policy in Europe
Istituto Affari Internazionali
October 2003
Abstract
The evolution of a European space policy is encouraged by the recent EU decision to develop the Galileo project. This decision confirms the willingness to pursue a policy in the space technologies that goes beyond the national level, even if national visions are still predominant. A new security concept is emerging. The evolution of the foreign, security and defense policy (CFSP, ESDP) and the protection of population requires integrated approach.
Security needs are connected to the technological progress. Space assets must be used to protect populations, resources and territories, but also to maintain the integrity and the capabilities of the technological base. Space systems are a fundamental aspect of “technological security”: they offer extremely versatile solutions in a global, international dimension.
This research analyze how the different EU actors deal with these topics and how to promote convergence towards a European Space Security Policy.
