Editorial: Le Monde

• Europe's potential in the space sector is declining, with France losing its leadership to Germany and Italy.
• The budget of the European Space Agency (ESA) for the next three years will increase by 30% to 22 billion euros, however, this increase is insufficient to compete with the United States and China.
• The increase in contributions from Germany and Italy to the ESA reduces France's influence in the allocation of European programs.
• The recovery of contracts equivalent to the funding provided by each country to the ESA is causing counterproductive rivalry.
• The Old Continent does not have a clear vision and political strategy for the space sector, responding only to the advancements of the United States and China.

Conclusion: Europe needs to establish a clear and unified strategy for the space sector, setting priorities and setting aside individual country interests to effectively compete in the space race.

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