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Christophe

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VENET

Former Research Fellow

Christophe Venet was a Research Assistant and then Associate Fellow at the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) from 2009 to 2010. Previously, he worked as a Research Assistant at the Institute of Political Science, Tübingen University (Germany). Christophe Venet graduated from the Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Strasbourg and holds a Masters degree in peace studies and international politics from Tübingen University. He also spent an academic exchange year at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO). He is a PhD candidate at Sciences Po Paris. His dissertation deals with EU policy in the field of space and security, focusing on the actorness of Europe and on interests and norms underlying the policy processes within the European Space Policy.

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Analysis from Christophe VENET

Publications

Editorials

Launcher policy in Europe: from symbol to the market?

14 June 2012

Launcher policy will be one of the major issues discussed at the upcoming ESA Council at Ministerial Level. Europe is at the crossroads, as it needs to find the adequate balance between political necessities (ensuring an autonomous access to space) and economic realities (reducing costs).

Christophe VENET

Papers

The European space industry, an endangered species?

01 April 2012

Christophe VENET Vincent THOUVENIN

Editorials

2012, a turning point for Europe in space

09 February 2012

In 2012, several crucial decisions lie ahead, most notably at the ESA Ministerial Council next fall and regarding the status of space within the next MFF of the EU. These will reveal the degree of political will to pursue an ambitious ESP in times of economic and financial constraint.

Christophe VENET

European space governance: the outlook.

24 January 2012

Christophe VENET

Editorials

Key Trends in the European Earth Observation Sector

18 December 2011

An ambitious Earth Observation (EO) policy could bring significant benefits to Europe both regarding the fight against climate change and the competitiveness of its EO industry and service sectors.

Christophe VENET

External Articles