UAP Politics & Policy: Updates from the Netherlands and the EU

FAA Guidelines for UAP Notifications in Aviation

FAA Issues UAP Guidance for Pilots: Why Europe Can't Stay Behind

Aviation & Safety, Politics & Policy / By UAPCNL

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published new guidelines for reporting Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) by pilots and air traffic control. Under Notice N7110.800, observations are now routinely reported through official safety channels for analysis and policy improvement. A signal for European aviation: The UAP Coalition Netherlands argues that a similar approach in Europe is essential.

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UAP Coalition Netherlands advocates for inclusion of UAP in new EU space law

Aviation & Safety, Politics & Policy / By UAPCNL

The European Union is currently laying the groundwork for a new space law to regulate satellites and space traffic. The UAP Coalition Netherlands warns that ignoring Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) is a missed opportunity for both security and science in Europe. While major powers like the US, China, and France have already integrated UAP into

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UAPCNL in talks with MEP Lukas Mandl in the European Parliament

European consultation: UAPCNL in talks with MEP Lukas Mandl

Coalition Updates, Politics & Policy / By UAPCNL

On September 24, 2025, a constructive meeting took place in Brussels between representatives of the UAP Coalition Netherlands and Austrian Member of the European Parliament Lukas Mandl. Mr. Mandl took the time to discuss the European approach to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) at length. During this meeting, several important topics were discussed that underscore the need for

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UAPCNL advises EU on the ERA Act: Stigma as a barrier to science

Politics & Policy, Science & Research / By UAPCNL

On September 10, 2025, the UAP Coalition Netherlands submitted feedback to the European Commission on the European Research Area (ERA) Act. This legislative initiative aims to ensure a resilient and inclusive European Research Area. Our contribution addresses a fundamental problem: stigma as a systemic barrier. This stigma discourages researchers in fields like UAP from obtaining funding.

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Scientific freedom: UAPCNL advises EU on research infrastructure

Politics & Policy, Science & Research / By UAPCNL

The UAP Coalition Netherlands has formally submitted feedback to the European Commission as part of the Call for Evidence for the European Strategy for Research and Technology Infrastructures. Our contribution emphasized the creation of a truly inclusive European research landscape. We highlighted the following key points: Our goal is to

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UAPCNL visits the European Parliament for consultations with Fabio De Masi

Constructive consultation in Brussels: UAPCNL speaks with Fabio De Masi

Coalition Updates, Politics & Policy / By UAPCNL

On April 30, 2025, a meaningful meeting took place in Brussels between representatives of the UAP Coalition Netherlands and German Member of the European Parliament Fabio De Masi. Mr. De Masi took over two hours for this conversation, underscoring the urgency and importance of the topic within the European context. During this constructive meeting,

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UAP as a strategic uncertainty: UAPCNL advises the European Commission

Aviation & Safety, Politics & Policy / By UAPCNL

The UAP Coalition Netherlands has submitted its official feedback to the Call for Evidence for the European Commission's Strategic Outlook Report 2025. In this contribution, the coalition advocates for the structural integration of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) into the EU policy process. UAP are increasingly recognized internationally as a strategic uncertainty with implications for: While countries

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UAP campaign for action in the European Parliament

UAP Coalition Netherlands Launches EU-wide Campaign for UAP Action

Coalition Updates, Politics & Policy / By UAPCNL

The UAP Coalition Netherlands is calling on citizens and organizations to jointly exert pressure on the European Parliament. Following the joint letter from fifteen European UAP organizations in 2024, we are now taking the next step with an ongoing public campaign. We are asking citizens to hold their Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) accountable for concrete measures, such as:

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Sky Canada Report: What the Netherlands can learn from Canada's UAP approach

Politics & Policy, Science & Research / By UAPCNL

With the publication of the Sky Canada Report, Canada's Chief Science Advisor is taking a significant step in addressing Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). This report offers valuable insights that the Netherlands can also learn from. The study shows that Canada receives between 600 and 1,000 reports annually, but only 10%

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Consultation with DG Energy on European energy infrastructure

UAPCNL in talks with DG Energy on EU security and infrastructure

Politics & Policy / By UAPCNL

On 20 December 2024, a constructive meeting took place between UAPCNL and representatives of DG Energy. The central focus was the Energy Security Architecture fitness check, an essential initiative of the European Commission to assess the resilience of the European energy architecture. During this introductory meeting, UAPCNL had the opportunity to present its vision and approach, as previously articulated.

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