Made in Europe
MaiaSpace: Europe ramps up on reusable launchers
French start-up Maiaspace is working to develop Europe’s first reusable mini-launcher. This new generation of rockets represents a major challenge for European space autonomy, while the American company SpaceX has been imposing its standards of reusability and cost reduction for years.
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EU’s largest economies push for faster capital market integration
France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland and Spain are urging the EU to agree by summer on a set of proposals designed to strengthen oversight of financial market infrastructures and improve operations across the bloc.
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EU eyes oil reserves as Iran war sends energy prices surging
Ministers are exploring measures to curb energy prices and inflation at a series of meetings in Brussels, with the release of oil reserves being discussed. Germany stated that it supports keeping the option on the table, but emphasised that now is not the right time to use it.
Made in Europe
Ariane 64: Europe enters the era of mega-constellations with Amazon Leo satellites
On 12 February 2026, the French company Arianespace successfully launched 32 Amazon LEO satellites with its Ariane 64 mega-rocket from the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The satellites were placed into low Earth orbit with a launch that went far beyond a simple mission.
France
France deploys Charles de Gaulle: What to know about the jet carrier
Since 2001, the Charles de Gaulle has served as the crown jewel of French military might. It is the only nuclear-powered aircraft carrier outside the US fleet and has just been deployed in the eastern Mediterranean following the outbreak of the Iran war.
Cyprus
Greece, France and Germany send forces to Cyprus after drone strikes
Both Greece and France have agreed to send frigates to Cyprus after a UK air base was targeted by Iranian-made drones on Monday. France will also send additional land-based, anti-drone and anti-missile systems to the country.
