Civil & Administrative

#ESRB2607571DDecree of April 1, 2026 on Appointments to the Board of Directors of the National Centre for Space Studies

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🇬🇧 English

This decree appoints new members to the Board of Directors of the Centre national d'études spatiales (CNES), France's national space agency. It names seven high-level government representatives from key ministries including the Prime Minister, Ministries of the Armed Forces, Industry, Foreign Affairs, Public Accounts, Research, and Space. Additionally, five independent experts are appointed based on their competence in space-related activities. The decree takes effect on April 9, 2026. It designates the Minister of the Armed Forces and the Minister of Higher Education, Research and Space as responsible for its implementation.

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Key Changes

  • Appointment of 7 state representatives to CNES board including the Prime Minister (Jonathan Collas) and 6 ministers
  • Appointment of 5 qualified members: François Daviaud, Claire Houry, François Jacq, Franck Poirrier, Alain Ratier
  • Decree enters into force on April 9, 2026

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Obligations

What this law requires

high

Appoint seven government representatives to the Board of Directors of CNES: the Prime Minister, Minister of Armed Forces, Minister of Industry, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Public Accounts, Minister of Research, and Minister of Space

Government of France
operational
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Appoint five independent expert members to the CNES Board of Directors based on their competence in space-related activities: François DAVIAUD, Claire HOURY, François JACQ, Franck POIRRIER, and Alain RATIER

Government of France
operational
high

Implement the decree effective April 9, 2026

Minister of Armed Forces and Minister of Higher Education, Research and Space
operational
high

Publish this decree in the Journal officiel de la République française

Minister of Armed Forces and Minister of Higher Education, Research and Space
disclosure

Affected Parties

Centre national d'études spatiales (CNES)French government ministries+2 more…

Tags

CNES,space agency,board appointment