Europe’s semiconductor sector calls for immediate ‘Chips Act 2.0’

ESIA, the association representing Europe’s semiconductor industry, has called for an “immediate Chips Act 2.0” — if the bloc is to maintain momentum in the global race for technological leadership. The group comprises major chipmakers such as NXP and Infineon as well as research organisations including imec and Fraunhofer. The EU’s Chips Act entered into force in September 2023. It aims to mobilise €43bn in public and private investments that will the help the bloc to produce 20% of the world’s semiconductors by 2030. In a statement on Monday, ESIA acknowledged the act as “a fundamental building block.” However, it…

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