Restarting Ariane 5 at this point would be more expensive then getting Ariane 6 out. Going for the Ariane 5 ME was the alternative plan many countries wanted,

Restarting Ariane 5 at this point would be more expensive then getting Ariane 6 out. Going for the Ariane 5 ME was the alternative plan many countries wanted, rather then the Ariane 6. Don't hold your breath for Ariane 7 anytime soon.