Events
Online Stakeholders Consultation on the European Chips Act
The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) is drafting an Opinion on the European Chips Act to strengthen the European semiconductor ecosystem, scheduled for adoption at the Plenary Session of 12-14 October 2022.
On 8 February 2022, the European Commission published a package of proposals under the name of European Chips Act to address the current shortage of semiconductors and strengthen the Union's resilience and strategic autonomy.
Semiconductors are critical inputs for a variety of different products ranging from consumers' electronics, such as smartphones and laptops, to vehicles and medical equipment, telecommunications infrastructure and artificial intelligence. A prolonged shortfall in supplies can have detrimental consequences on the entire EU industrial apparatus.
The microelectronic industry is characterized by a constant race to innovation, to manufacture more and more powerful and efficient microchips. This global competition requires heavy upfront capital investments and entails substantial risks, but it is also essential to secure the EU technological leadership and the success of the digital transition.
The CoR Rapporteur Mr. Thomas SCHMIDT (DE/EPP), Minister for Regional Development of the Free State of Saxony would like to hear your views and gather your feedback on the Commission's proposed set of measures to strengthen the European semiconductor ecosystem, also known as the European Chips Act.
You will find background information and the Commission´s reference documents on the website of the European Commission.
The stakeholders consultation will take place online on Tuesday 12 April from 16:00 to 18:00.
Registration
Please note, registrations are open until Sunday 10 April at midnight (CET)