Space is increasingly important for security, defence and European competitiveness. France and Sweden are the only EU countries with operational spaceports. By combining our expertise and infrastructure, we can strengthen Europe’s independent access to space. (2/2) #SpaceSecurity #EuropeanCompetitiveness #Spaceports #FR #SE #EU
Good meeting with @EmmanuelMacron in Paris tonight. We discussed concrete ways ahead to ensure a truly European competitiveness and independence - from our common budget to joint industrial projects With homegrown energy and innovation driving growth. And with our continued #EuropeanCompetitiveness #ParisMeeting #Innovation #FR #EU
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for a major overhaul of the European Union's outdated budget system, advocating for a focus on defense and competitiveness while facing competition for funding from traditional areas like farming subsidies and regional development aid, as discussions heat up for the 2028-2034 EU budget. #EUBudget #DefenceInvestment #EuropeanCompetitiveness #DE #GR #FR #EU
