For companies like us, setting up production facilities in Europe, the difficulties we are suffering are: + Small finance options for CAPEX. Bank finance is possible once customer demand is clear. But this a chicken and egg problem, and we need to setup facilities ahead of customer compromise. + Need to compete with ASIA. Automation give us options, but we need cheap buildings, energy and water to be able to compete. + Need to make sure governments have enough funds to keep investment levels in semiconductors beyond mid 2026
AMETICs Position Paper on the EU Digital Simplification Omnibus Plan contains specific recommendations and concerns regarding recent and future reforms in digital policy. As Spains leading association representing the electronics, ICT, telecommunications, and digital content sectors, AMETIC welcomes the European Commissions objectives to reduce administrative burdens, streamline regulatory compliance, and modernize the Single Market. The document advocates for a balanced simplification approach, one that is evidence-based and aligned with high standards of security and data protection. It warns that efficiency should not come at the expense of legal certainty or market cohesion. Below is a summary of the main points, with full details available in the attached document.
Beyond the recovery funds finishing mid 2026, several countries does not have budget to keep supporting the semiconductor industry. 3rd IPCEI, will need special allocation of funds to the member states. Chip Act 2.0 should provide this funding to the member states.