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EU Pushes for Increased Space Funding and Innovation

7/4/2025

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EU Commissioner Andrius Kubilius is calling for a boost in funding for space initiatives in the upcoming 2028-34 budget, aiming to strengthen Europe’s strategic independence from the US. Concurrently, Denmark's presidency is pushing forward the next Framework Programme for research and innovation, emphasizing competitiveness and vital technologies, while member states seek increased resources for migration control.

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EU Commissioner Andrius Kubilius is calling for a boost in funding for space initiatives in the upcoming 2028-34 budget, aiming to strengthen Europe’s strategic independence from the US. Concurrently, Denmark's presidency is pushing forward the next Framework Programme for research and innovation, emphasizing competitiveness and vital technologies, while member states seek increased resources for migration control.