Poland is looking to deepen space sector cooperation with Germany to bolster regional security against external pressures, Polish Finance Minister Andrzej Domanski announced on Monday. Domanski emphasized the necessity of sovereign technology, noting that nations without their own satellites are effectively blind.
Building Sovereign European Space Capabilities
Speaking during a joint panel alongside Germany’s Economy Minister Katherina Reiche in Warsaw, Domanski stressed that security starts in space. He pointed out that Europe currently lacks access to certain critical technologies required for joint security, making bilateral partnerships essential.
“We need to invest in technologies … that are not available right now in Europe, but are absolutely critical for our joint security,” Domanski said during the panel.
The Polish finance chief framed the initiative as a direct response to rising global competition, specifically addressing how Poland and Germany can collectively manage trade and technological pressures originating from China and the United States.
“Together with our German partners I see lots of room for cooperation, thanks to which we’ll be more resilient from some external pressure that can appear one day,” Domanski explained.
Warsaw Doubles Investment for High Economic Returns
To back this strategic vision, Warsaw has decided to double its investment in the space sector. Domanski argued that these expenditures offer substantial economic returns alongside security and resilience, citing efficiency metrics tied to space research and development.
“We believe it’s not only a very efficient way of spending money – from each euro invested you get 6-7 euros back, but that’s also about our security and resilience,” Domanski stated.
| Official | Portfolio | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Andrzej Domanski | Finance Minister | Poland |
| Katherina Reiche | Economy Minister | Germany |
The push for joint satellite infrastructure addresses a core vulnerability highlighted by Warsaw: the need to possess sovereign technology in order to bolster security in the face of external pressures.
