On October 2, 2026, an official Small inquiry (parliamentary questions, Drucksache 21/8323) submitted about Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). The initiative focuses on the role of the German government in ensuring aerospace safety, the quality of situation analyses, and the presence of standardized reporting and evaluation structures.
A broader and politically neutral dossier
The specific initiative in the Bundestag comes from the AfD parliamentary group, and UAP Coalition Netherlands emphasizes that the UAP dossier a politically neutral subject is that concerns all parties, governments, and citizens. Issues surrounding unknown objects in the airspace do not touch upon party politics, but concern the safety of all people in society.
In addition to national initiatives in Germany, interest is also growing at the European level. Several Members of the European Parliament, including German MEPs such as Fabio De Masi, Moritz Körner, and Lukas Mandl (Austria), have previously spoken out about or shown interest in the importance of transparency, research, and European coordination regarding UAP.
Three core pillars: Safety, Security, and Mental Well-being
The debate on UAP rests on three essential pillars:
- Aerospace Safety (Aviation Safety): Pilots in both civil and military aviation occasionally report unidentified sightings. A clear reporting structure and a safe reporting culture are necessary for flight safety.
- National and European Security (Security): The inability to unambiguously identify objects in the airspace poses a potential risk to the protection of infrastructure and airspace.
- Mental Health: Removing the stigma surrounding reporting UAP is necessary for the well-being of professionals (such as pilots and air traffic controllers) who must be able to share their experiences without fear of professional consequences.
International context
The document also refers to international developments, including regular reports and hearings in the United States (such as at NASA and AARO) and the work of government agencies in other European countries, such as GEIPAN in France.
UAP Coalitie Nederland volgt de parlementaire behandeling van de vragen in Duitsland en de verdere dialoog binnen de Europese Unie op de voet en blijft zich inzetten voor een objectieve, transparante en wetenschappelijk onderbouwde benadering van dit onderwerp.
