Sovereignty Invoked to Block €550m Sale of Eutelsat’s Ground Infrastructure
Eutelsat’s planned €550 million sale of its satellite ground infrastructure to a fund managed by Stockholm-based EQT Group has not received the necessary regulatory approval, with France’s finance minister stating it was a “decision to protect our sovereignty.” EQT announced in August 2024 that it had entered into negotiations to purchase a majority stake in […]
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Published by European Spaceflight on 02/02/2026
