ArianeSpace is owned by CNES (34,68%) and the launcher (component) manufacturers.
Not totally related to the launcher industry. Onora (France Aerospace Research Institute) reported the creation of ESRE; Association of the European Space Research Establishments. link
PLDspace is developing LOxRP-1 engines, Arion1 a reusable sounding rocket, and has plans for an orbital launcher Arion2. DLR has a new nozzle design that is going to be tested at PLDspace.
Airbus is working on developing a launcher to send mini satellites into orbit, people familiar with the project said, a move that would pit it against the likes of Virgin Galactic and Rocket Lab.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-05-11/airbus-said-to-work-on-mini-satellite-launcher-with-eye-on-boomQuoteAirbus is working on developing a launcher to send mini satellites into orbit, people familiar with the project said, a move that would pit it against the likes of Virgin Galactic and Rocket Lab.