ESA Prepares for Pivotal Ministerial Council Meeting to Shape Future of European Space Strategy

The European Space Agency (ESA) is gearing up for its Ministerial Council meeting, set to take place in Bremen, Germany, on November 26 and 27, 2025. This pivotal assembly will influence ESA’s operations for the next three years and is an important step in advancing the agency’s Strategy 2040.

ESA’s Director General, Josef Aschbacher, will put forward a new initiative titled “Elevating the Future of Europe through Space.” Following this presentation, representatives from ESA’s Member States will engage in discussions and make financial commitments regarding their contributions to various ESA programs.

The schedule for the meetings includes a series of important events that will be streamed live. The session will commence on November 26 at 1:30 PM CET with the election of the Chair and formal statements. Aschbacher’s proposal is expected to be presented shortly thereafter, around 2:05 PM CET, followed by statements from ESA’s Member States and other stakeholders.

On November 27, a press conference featuring the Hosting Minister, the Chair of the Ministerial Council, and the ESA Director General will take place at 1:00 PM CET. These sessions, along with other related events, will be broadcast on ESA WebTV, allowing a global audience to engage with the proceedings.

For those interested in the latest updates, the CM25 website will provide videos and informative resources about the proposal and the agency’s future plans. ESA’s social media platforms will also cover behind-the-scenes content, offering insights into the council’s proceedings as they unfold.

Members of the media can access recent photographs from Bremen via ESA’s Photo Library, where all necessary terms for image use are outlined. The upcoming Ministerial Council meeting promises to be a significant milestone in the evolution of ESA and its role in the future of space exploration in Europe.