Hearing at the French National Parliamentary Assembly

On March 13, 2025, a day of particularly rich exchanges was held at the heart of the French institutions, marking a turning point in the political reflection on the future of space law.

A parliamentary hearing at the Palais Bourbon

At the Palais Bourbon, Claire Elß, president of Cosmos for Humanity, took part in a hearing at the National Assembly on the Artemis Accords, at the initiative of deputy Arnaud Saint-Martin, with the support of his parliamentary assistant Romane Mayer. This event laid the foundations for a structured debate on sovereignty, international cooperation and space governance.

On this occasion, Cosmos for Humanity reiterated its vision: to make space a common good, governed in a sustainable, inclusive and responsible manner. Claire Elß argued that decisions relating to the exploration and exploitation of space must include citizens and be rooted in a logic of the general interest, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.

The speakers also included Emmanuel Bourdoncle, Julien Mariez, Philippe Lugherini, Irénée Régnauld and François Rulier. Together, they engaged in strategic reflection on the place of France and Europe in the global space landscape, calling for a rethinking of space governance in a more open, democratic and responsible framework.

A morning in the Senate on manned space flight

Earlier in the day, another hearing was held in the Senate, under the aegis of theOPECST (Office parlementaire d'évaluation des choix scientifiques et technologiques). This key event, devoted to manned space flight, brought together leading figures such as Stéphane Piednoir, Pierre Henriet, Lionel Suchet, Claudie Haigneré, Philippe Lugherini, Xavier Roser and Didier Schmitt.

The discussions highlighted the diplomatic, strategic, scientific and societal issues involved in human space exploration, and the need for greater public debate on these subjects.

A step towards shared space governance

These two hearings are evidence of a new dynamic: space is no longer just a technical or scientific issue, but a political topic. They pave the way for future meetings and, hopefully, a parliamentary resolution to make space a common good accessible to all.

Cosmos for Humanity will continue to engage in these debates, providing an independent, committed voice that is firmly focused on an ethical, inclusive and sustainable space future.