[mytailorisrich]

We should demand more and should not accept subpar performance.

This is somewhat like Nokia vs Apple, only worse because of the bureaucratic EU-wide red tape involved.

Yes, Europe should have its own space industry and be independent. But we should not accept rubbish or "paying a premium". We should demand more and aim at the top. Europe deserves it and can achieve it.

SpaceX has rocked the boat and thay should be an opportunity for drastic changes, especially in view of this fiasco.