Semiconductor firms call for EU Chips Act 2.0

Euro semiconductor firms push for 'Chips Act 2.0'

: Industry leaders want broader strategy, citing supply chain gaps, investment needs, and global trade uncertainty

Semiconductor firms call for EU Chips Act 2.0

AMSTERDAM : Computer chip makers and semiconductor supply chain firms on Wednesday called on the European Commission to launch a new support program as a follow up to the 2023 Chips Act, this time focusing on chip design, materials and equipment, in addition to manufacturing.Following a meeting with top s

EU preps Chips Act 2.0 to stregthen semiconductor industry after original program reportedly flopped

Chipmakers and producers of chipmaking tools call EU for the second round of European Chips Act funding.

Chip Industry Week In Review

Semiconductor industry energy consumption grew 125% between 2015 and 2023, while direct greenhouse gas emissions rose 23% in the same period, according to the Europe think tank Interface, which analyzed corporate social responsibility reports from 28 global chip manufacturers. CSIS‘ new report “Understanding U.S. Allies’ Current Legal Authority to Implement AI and Semiconductor Export Controls” offers recommendations to U.S. and allied policymak…

The SEMI, which represents semiconductor manufacturers in Europe and the rest of the world, and the ESIA (European Association of Semiconductors Industry), have called on European politicians to put their batteries in order to create a European semiconductor strategy. Politically, much has been said that Europe wants to be independent in chip making. In other words, to be self-sufficient in manufacturing all the chips the industry needs in the E…

The electronics market in Europe – what needs to happen?

The EU Chips Act was introduced in several phases to the wider public from 2021 onwards and, following approval by the European Parliament and the Council, the regulation came into force on 21 September 2023.