Brussels moves to step up UFO monitoring

The European Commission has been quietly monitoring unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) since at least 2023, according to a report by Euronews, which cited an internal defence department document.

The Commission acknowledged improving its detection capabilities but said UAPs remain a national responsibility rather than an EU-level matter. Pilots and lawmakers, including MEP Fabio De Masi, have pushed for a standardised EU reporting category for UAP sightings, citing flight safety concerns.

The European Aviation Safety Agency maintains its existing framework is sufficient, though advocates argue underreporting leaves a data gap.