The EU Chips Act at Two Years: €69 Billion Mobilized, Strategic Gaps Remain
Two years after entering force, the EU Chips Act has catalyzed €69 billion in public and private semiconductor investment. But the European Court of Auditors projects the EU will reach only 11.7% global market share by 2030 — far short of the 20% target. Intel Magdeburg is cancelled. The STMicroelectronics/GlobalFoundries French fab is shelved. And Chips Act 2.0 is already in the works.
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- European Commission: European Chips Act
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