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Speech by President von der Leyen at the groundbreaking ceremony for the European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) semiconductor plant

· Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission (European Union)

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· Ursula von der Leyen Wiki · European Commission WikiSpeech by President von der Leyen at the groundbreaking ceremony for the European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) semiconductor plant

ContextThe President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, delivered a speech on the occasion of the groundbreaking ceremony for a semiconductor plant of the European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company.

Why it mattersThe Commission presents the Dresden chip plant as proof of the European Chips Act.

Problems raised
  1. Europe depends on imported semiconductors.
  2. Geopolitical tensions threaten supply chains.
  3. Obstacles slow investment in Europe.
Solutions proposed
  1. Attract chip plants through the European Chips Act.
  2. Make the next Commission an investment Commission.
  3. Remove barriers and use the Single Market's strength.
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