German chip plant breaks ground in ‘major step forward’ for EU’s semiconductor industry

Ursula von der Leyen hailed the construction as a “major step forward” toward the bloc’s goal of boosting its market share in semiconductors.

May 4, 2023 · 1 min · 45 words · David Chase

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Infineon expects production at the plant to start in 2026.

Other chip manufacturers are also currently investing in Germany.

Story bySion Geschwindt

Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.

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