France and Germany co-host space summit amid US exits

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France is co-hosting a major space summit with Germany this week as Europe faces a strategic crossroads. The summit comes despite withdrawals by US firms, and it is also noted that German opposition leader Friedrich Merz is not attending.

WHO: France and Germany

WHAT: France co-hosts a major space summit with Germany, despite US firms withdrawing and Friedrich Merz not attending.

WHEN: Reported Sep 9, 2026 at 3:35 PM ET

WHERE: France

WHY: The summit is being held despite US firms' withdrawals and Friedrich Merz's absence.

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