European Commission approves €659M in German state aid for four chip plants

The funding will support four new semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Germany, marking a fresh EU-backed push to expand regional chip production.

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The European Commission has approved €659 million in German state aid to support four new semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Germany. The decision points to continued European backing for domestic chipmaking capacity as the region seeks to strengthen supply chains and reduce dependence on external producers.

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