Germany Threatens Funding Cut For Galileo If No German Companies Are Involved

Transport Minister Manfred Stolpe threatened Tuesday to cut its funding for the European satellite navigation system Galileo if the consortium in charge of the operation refuses to involve more German companies - AFX reported late Tuesday.

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Published June 20, 2005 · Updated March 14, 2026

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