European Council - March 2026: European Council Backstage © European Union, 2026 - Source: Council of EU – Newsroom / Photographer: Frédéric Sierakowski
EU leaders meet at #EUCO to discuss #competitiveness and the next #MFF. Europe needs a dedicated EU #semiconductor budget under the #ECF, enabling fast decisions, flexible funding, and support for strategic 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝟮 projects. www.eusemiconductors.eu/sites/defaul... @consilium.europa.eu
Container and computer chip, export import semiconductor industry, 3d rendering © iStock, 2024 / Artist: nespix
#Semiconductors depend on global supply chains. To stay competitive, Europe must embrace open trade in 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝟮 while boosting tech #resilience. Strategic partnerships and balanced export controls enable strong, confident #interdependence. www.eusemiconductors.eu/sites/defaul...
Vector illustrations of futuristic digital world strategy with horizon space for advertising and game artwork.Future tech design concepts. © iStock, 2023 / Artist: alleachday
The #WSC Joint Steering Committee urges @wto.org members at #MC14 to 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 and make the e-commerce #moratorium 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁. Since 1998 it has enabled open, predictable, innovation driven trade in #semiconductor tech. Full PR: www.eusemiconductors.eu/sites/defaul... #WTO
ITRE - European Competitiveness Fund © European Union, 2026 - Source: EP / Photographer: Alain Rolland
ITRE - European Competitiveness Fund © European Union, 2026 - Source: EP / Photographer: Alain Rolland
ITRE - European Competitiveness Fund © European Union, 2026 - Source: EP / Photographer: Alain Rolland
ITRE - European Competitiveness Fund © European Union, 2026 - Source: EP / Photographer: Alain Rolland
Yesterday, #ITRE held a hearing on the 𝗘𝗨 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 (#ECF). ESIA has a clear message: Europe needs a dedicated EU budget for #semiconductors, with top-ups for #IPCEI and Chips Act #FOAK to back strategic projects. @yvanverougstraete.bsky.social @itre.europarl.europa.eu
Communication véhicule-véhicule © iStock, 2019 / Artist: Scharfsinn86
The #ConnectedCar shows why we need #EdgeAI: vehicles must react in milliseconds, stay safe offline, and resist cyber threats. Europe leads with real-time chips, secure MCUs, and advanced sensors. Edge+cloud isn’t a limit – 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵! www.eusemiconductors.eu/sites/defaul...
© Sustainability Department – Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa
© Sustainability Department – Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa
© Sustainability Department – Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa
ESIA joined a panel on #semiconductors at #EIECGipuzkoa2026 in Donostia-San Sebastián 🇪🇸, discussing EU #CircularEconomy, how circularity can boost industrial sovereignty, and the need for strong #CRM recovery tech. More on that in our position paper: www.eusemiconductors.eu/sites/defaul...
Engineer looking at an old CPU with a magnifying lens. © iStock, 2020 / Artist: Sefa kart
Informal meeting of COMPET ministers - Internal Market and Industry © CY2026EU, 2026 - PIO / Photographer: Alex Mita
Today, EU ministers meet at the Informal #COMPET @consilium.europa.eu to discuss strengthening Europe’s industrial base. The 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝟮 must drive a resilient #semiconductor ecosystem built on scale, R&D, and innovation. www.eusemiconductors.eu/sites/defaul... @cy2026eu.bsky.social
© Philipp Saueracker, 2026
© European Union, 2026 - Source: EP
EVP @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social joined @imco.europarl.europa.eu for their #StructuredDialogue: A competitive EU #chip ecosystem needs real 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻. 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – faster permits, clear guidance, predictable rules under #ChipsAct2. More here: www.eusemiconductors.eu/sites/defaul...
Artificial intelligence and robotics, concept. © iStock, 2023 / Artist: SvetaZi
AI rules assume cloud models, but many systems need intelligence on the edge. 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗔𝗜 powers #vehicles, #robots, #IoT with lower energy use, less data transfer, and stronger privacy. It’s a core EU semiconductor strength. More here: www.eusemiconductors.eu/sites/defaul...
Technology AI and edge computing. AI assistant system, auto tooling for business. © iStock, 2024 / Artist: Kenstocker
AI isn’t just big data centres, it’s in #cars, #electronics, #factories, energy #systems & more! "𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗔𝗜" enables real-time, efficient, secure decisions. Europe leads with #semiconductors powering this future. www.eusemiconductors.eu/sites/defaul...
EP Plenary session - Voting session © European Union, 2022 - Source: EP / Photographer: Mathieu Cugnot
#Semiconductors power nearly every EU policy goal – from security to green tech. Europe leads in IDM, materials, tools & RTOs. #ChipsAct2 must turn strengths into scale: practical steps to expand capacity & close gaps across the value chain. #EUtech for #competitiveness @europarl.europa.eu
Here’s 𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗔’s #ChipsAct2 position paper with more details: www.eusemiconductors.eu/sites/defaul...
Creative shots: EB S5 © European Union, 2025 - Source: Council of EU – Newsroom / Photographer: Sophie Hugon
Today at #COMPET @consilium.europa.eu, ESIA calls for making #ChipsAct2 deliver on 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 and 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗿, 𝘀𝘄𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 (esp. for #FOAK). For a #predictable, #proinvestment environment that turns Europe’s engineering strengths into commercial #leadership.
Computer chip microprocessor in the lab glove against EU Flag as ideas concept for modern technology © iStock, 2023 / Artist: webclipmaker
#ChipsAct2 must drive cross-border #coordination, shared #infrastructure, and joint #education. 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗥&𝗗 is intensive and thrives on synergy between research hubs and the full industrial ecosystem. www.eusemiconductors.eu/sites/defaul...
Read more on #AI and our recommendations for the #ChipsAct2 in our position paper: www.eusemiconductors.eu/sites/defaul...
Icône abstraite représentant l’environnement d’Ai sous la forme d’un étang avec un symbole Ai au milieu d’une belle jungle intacte. Rendu 3D. © iStock, 2023 / Artist: Petmal
Europe leads in sensors, embedded systems & industrial automation – all key to #EdgeAI. These smart devices enable real-time, secure, energy-efficient decisions. #ChipsAct2 must scale this strength into global #semiconductor leadership in physical #AI. @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social
More in ESIA's #ChipsAct2 position paper: www.eusemiconductors.eu/sites/defaul...
Electronic board with EU flag © iStock, 2017 / Artist: Madmaxer
Europe is an indispensable partner in the global #semiconductor ecosystem. #ChipsAct2 must balance openness with resilience – securing raw materials, IP & equipment while boosting EU capabilities. #Sovereignty comes from confident interdependence. @kajakallas.bsky.social @lars-loekke.bsky.social
Futuristic Circuit Board Render With Bokeh Effects © iStock, 2019 / Artist: yucelyilmaz
For #ChipsAct2, a dedicated EU semiconductor budget means faster, smarter, centralised funding decisions. Let’s aim for #speed, #scale & #flexibility, with bold funding and broad eligibility: www.eusemiconductors.eu/sites/defaul...
ITRE - IMCO Joint Committee meeting - Towards Digital Single Market Act (DSM) © European Union, 2015 - Source: EP / Photographer: Aurore Belot
Europe’s edge in #semiconductors won’t come from national efforts alone – we need a strong, 𝗘𝗨 𝗯𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁. ESIA backs anchoring this in the European Competitiveness Fund (#ECF), as proposed by Draghi, to boost #IPCEIs and #FOAK projects. @itre.europarl.europa.eu
ESIA joins industry leaders in calling for swift adoption of the #OmnibusI package: 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘆, a 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 & 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 are key to impactful sustainability rules in the #CS3D. We’re ready to implement & engage for effective EU legislation.
More in our #ChipsAct2 position paper: “𝑬𝒖𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒆’𝒔 𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒔𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑” www.eusemiconductors.eu/sites/defaul...
Flag of Europe Union on a processor. Computer board with chip. View through magnifying glass © iStock, 2023 / Artist: Tomas Ragina
Europe’s edge in #semiconductors spans materials, equipment, design & mission-critical chips. #ChipsAct2 must boost innovation across the full value chain, turning hardware excellence into global tech leadership. @danishmfa.bsky.social @globsec.bsky.social @thinktankeuropa.bsky.social
Edge AI Analytics sur tablette avec visualisation des données © iStock, 2025 / Artist: vittaya pinpan
Europe’s AI strength lies at the 𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 – in devices, not data centres. Smart #sensors, #microcontrollers, and #secure chips give Europe a real shot at turning hardware strengths for #EdgeAI into global AI #leadership. @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social
Microprocesseur à puce d’ordinateur dans le gant de laboratoire contre le drapeau de l’UE comme concept d’idées pour la technologie moderne © iStock, 2023 / Artist: webclipmaker
Here’s 𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗔’s position paper on ‘Europe’s path towards #semiconductor leadership’: www.eusemiconductors.eu/sites/defaul...
Participation of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, in the plenary session of the European Parliament © European Union, 2025 - Source: EC - Audiovisual Service / Photographer: Dati Bendo
The EU’s 2026 Work Programme confirms: #ChipsAct2 is coming in 𝗤𝟭 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. #Semiconductors are key to Europe’s tech future – from AI to clean energy, from mobility to digital infrastructure. Let’s align ambition with execution and build a #resilient, #competitive chip ecosystem.