Von der Leyen Backs Space Deal Despite Looming Antitrust Probe

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has publicly supported a major space industry mega-deal despite an ongoing EU antitrust investigation into the transaction. The move breaks from typical Brussels protocol where officials avoid commenting on active investigations, signaling potential political backing for the consolidation.

Byte's take

Von der Leyen's cheerleading for a deal under her own antitrust microscope is a bad look for Brussels impartiality.