EU’s Space Bet Sparks Antitrust Debate | Europe News

Europe’s top officials are sparking a firestorm over Project Bromo, a $6.5 billion space mega-deal between Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales aimed at building a European rival to SpaceX. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen publicly endorsed it as vital for Europe’s future in space — but critics say her comments bypass EU competition rules and undermine the watchdog’s authority. While proponents argue this collaboration is essential to compete globally, others warn it could signal a dangerous shift toward political favoritism over antitrust enforcement, igniting debate within EU leadership about how to balance industrial ambition with market fairness.

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