Germany's right-wing Alternative for Germany party (AfD) approached the government, asking who receives reports of unidentified objects in the air and space. Anadolu Agency reported this on October 22.
The inquiry comes as the Pentagon releases reports and congressional discussions are held in the United States regarding pilot sightings. NASA scientists have also addressed the topic. In Germany, however, the government's response was that it has no available information on such phenomena. It added that there is no special way to report them.
What Did They Want to Know?
The question was submitted to Parliament and signed by party leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla. Party members wanted to know which government ministries are responsible for receiving reports of unidentified phenomena and who investigates them.
They also asked since when records have been kept, and if there are official terms or uniform rules for reporting. In other words, they sought to clarify not only whether the state collects information, but also who is supposed to handle it.
The Government Monitors — But Not This Way
The Department of Defense replied on behalf of the government. The response was published on the Parliament's website. According to the government, several ministries monitor airspace — that is, what flies in German skies. Other ministries monitor objects near Earth in space.
However, this monitoring does not include a special channel for reporting something unidentified. The government stated that there is no dedicated channel for pilots, air traffic controllers, and other personnel who wish to report an aerial or space sighting.
What Remains Unknown
The government stated that it has no available information on unidentified phenomena, and did not specify whether such sightings have occurred or been investigated. No explanation was provided for the discrepancy between monitoring the skies and the lack of a special reporting method.
The state knows how to track what flies above it. But when someone sees something that has no name, it's unclear who is supposed to hear about it.
