Chips Act 2.0 and beyond: Indispensability, not self-sufficiency
The European Union is revising the European Chips Act, with a focus on making itself an indispensable partner in the semiconductor value chain. This approach prioritizes indispensability over self-sufficiency, recognizing the importance of international cooperation in the digital economy. The revised act aims to promote innovation and competitiveness in the EU's technology sector, particularly in areas like artificial intelligence and semiconductor production.
- ▪The European Chips Act is being revised to focus on making the EU an indispensable partner in the semiconductor value chain.
- ▪The revised act prioritizes indispensability over self-sufficiency, recognizing the need for international cooperation in the digital economy.
- ▪The EU aims to promote innovation and competitiveness in its technology sector, particularly in areas like artificial intelligence and semiconductor production.
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/ Home / Commentary / External opinion Opinion piece Chips Act 2.0 and beyond: Indispensability, not self-sufficiency Publishing date 25 May 2026 Authors Tillman Schenk Share Share this page: Bluesky Linkedin Email Publication name Encompass Publication date 25 May 2026 Theme Microeconomic policies Keyword digital economy technology artificial intelligence innovation Language English Related content Analysis Revamping Europe’s chips strategy: indispensability, not self-sufficiency In revising the European Chips Act, the EU should seek to make itself an indispensable partner in the semiconductor value chain Niclas Poitiers and Tillman Schenk 13 May 2026 digital economy technology ...
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