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1. bsoqk · 1790205152 · focus · HN ↗

   > So far, however, the law has done little to spur the construction of new semiconductor factories in Europe. The European Court of Auditors concluded last year that the EU is unlikely to achieve its goal of doubling Europe’s share of the global chip market by 2030.

   They should make another law and probably a few more commissions of auditors.

   1. Epa095 · 1790431691 · focus · HN ↗

      I get the sarcasm, but its not like e.g. TSMC popped up in a environment of pure libertarian free market capitalism. It was, from the beginning, a project of the Taiwanese state, and without significant public influence there is no way it would have become what it is. Are the EU laws what's needed? IDK. But without a proper public industrial policy besides "low taxes and few regulations" there is no way Europe will be able to get significant semiconductor-production up, the rich-get-richer phenomenon is just to strong.

      1. microtonal · 1790501018 · focus · HN ↗

         It was, from the beginning, a project of the Taiwanese state, and without significant public influence there is no way it would have become what it is.

         Fun fact in this context: (Dutch) Philips was a major initial investor in TSMC (both in money and IP):

         Only Philips was willing to sign a joint venture contract with Taiwan to put up $58 million, transfer its production technology, and license intellectual property in exchange for a 27.6 percent stake in TSMC.

         <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;TSMC#History" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;TSMC#History

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