Macron și Ursula von der Leyen, apel comun pentru consolidarea industriei spațiale europene. Sunt cerute mai multe investiții

At the international space summit in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the need for Europe to strengthen its space capabilities. Macron described the European space sector as "fragile" and called for shared governance to address challenges. He outlined ambitious goals for European space missions, including the Nyx cargo capsule and Argonaut lunar module. Von der Leyen highlighted the importance of space for scientific exploration and defense, especially in light of the Ukraine conflict. The summit also saw the withdrawal of several American companies, reportedly due to pressure from Washington regarding EU political positions. Europe currently invests less in space programs compared to the US, but a record budget has been approved for future projects.