EU should quadruple semiconductor spending, industry group says


FILE PHOTO: Semiconductor chips are seen on a circuit board of a computer in this illustration picture taken February 25, 2022. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Illustration/File Photo

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -The European Union should quadruple its spending on chips and allocate a separate budget for it, industry group SEMI said on Tuesday in its official response to EU consultations for its upcoming investment budget.

European lawmakers and industry groups are gathering momentum for a "Chips Act 2.0", pushing to quickly fill the gaps in the continent's semiconductor strategy.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Tech News

Explainer-What is so special about TikTok's algorithm?
Robotics pioneer says the field has lost its way
Google warns staff with US visas against international travel due to embassy delays, Business Insider says
Sleep cots and graham crackers at Elon Musk’s child care program
Three tips to give your kids the best holiday present you can get – a healthier relationship with screens
Opinion: Australia just banned kids from social media. Shouldn't we all?
Meta's Dina Powell McCormick quits board, may stay on as adviser
EU Council backs digital euro with both online and offline functionality
AI boom drives data-center dealmaking to record high, says report
Nvidia-Intel deal cleared by US antitrust agencies

Others Also Read