The declaration sets out the EU's targets to pursue ahead of a revision of the European Chips Act.
The EU's 'Declaration of the European Semiconductor Coalition' underlines the Union's focus on competitiveness and resilience when it comes to new technology.
That's according to Enterprise Minister and Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke who says the declaration very much aligns with Ireland's key objectives on semiconductors.
The Semicon Declaration sets out a common position for the EU with a particular focus on shaping the upcoming revision of the European Chips Act.
Minister Burke says a successful semiconductor ecosystem will secure sovereignty, drives innovation while ensuring prosperity for generations to come:
“This morning I am proud to stand with my European colleagues in endorsing the Declaration of the European Semiconductor Coalition. And I join with them in calling for a revitalised European Chips Act to secure Europe’s place at the forefront of the global semiconductor industry.
This is Europe’s moment to align national ambitions with a shared vision: to build a semiconductor ecosystem which secures our sovereignty, drives innovation while ensuring prosperity for generations to come.
Ireland is fully committed to this vision. Through our national semiconductor strategy, “Silicon Island”, we are expanding manufacturing, boosting R&D, developing talent, and building robust supply chains to ensure Ireland plays its part for Europe’s ambitions.
Ireland strongly supports this Declaration and thanks our Dutch colleagues for their leadership. We look forward to working with the Commission, industry and our research performing organisations to deliver a European Chips Act 2.0 which guarantees Europe’s technological future.”
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