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Chips Act 2.0: Europe’s second semiconductor push

What happened

The EU's first Chips Act aimed to secure 20% of the global chip value chain by 2030, but three years in, that target appears increasingly remote. The European Court of Auditors (ECA) concluded in 2025 that the EU is falling short, prompting discussions on 'Chips Act 2.0'.

Impact and signal

Medium impactImpact score: 45/100

Affected components and suppliers

European UnionEuropean Court of Auditors

policycapacity-expansion

Source and time

Source: eeNews Europe · 8/12/2026 · View original source

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Chips Act 2.0: Europe’s second semiconductor push

What happened

Impact and signal

Affected components and suppliers

Source and time

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