Today, in a clear signal of unity and shared ambition, the Semiconductor Coalition Europe unveiled its Joint Declaration calling to strengthen and revitalise Europe’s position in the global semiconductor industry. Alongside this, a broad alliance of semiconductor industry lead, including AENEAS, issued its Industry Endorsement, calling for bold action, proper preconditions, and a market-driven business case for Europe.
On the sidelines of the EU Competitiveness Council meeting, the Semicon Coalition, supported by EU Member States, presented the Declaration a little over six months after its initial formation and first Common Statement. The message is clear: semiconductors are vital to Europe’s society, competitiveness, and security.
Also in attendance was a broad alliance of more than seventy semiconductor companies, industry associations, and RTOs spanning the European and global value chains, which joined forces to back the Coalition’s vision.
The signatories of the Industry Endorsement welcome and support the Coalition’s initiative and urge immediate action to define clear goals underpinned by a measurable execution strategy, developed in closest partnership with industry. Concretely, the call addresses the need for:
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Bold action and clear ownership from the European Commission and Member States,
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Regulatory, societal, and economic preconditions enabling competitiveness,
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A compelling, market-driven business case for semiconductors in Europe by the end of 2025.
As global demand for semiconductors accelerates, Europe’s future competitiveness will depend on timely, coordinated action between public authorities and private players to address sector challenges and align industrial strategy with market needs.
By co-signing the Industry Endorsement, AENEAS reaffirms its commitment to collaboration with the European Commission, Member States, and ecosystem partners to advance a forward-looking EU Chips Act 2.0 and strengthen Europe’s role in the global semiconductor landscape.