ASML recorded no net sales of complete semiconductor systems in Europe in the second quarter, highlighting the continent’s limited investment in new wafer fabs despite the company’s position as the world’s leading chipmaking-equipment supplier. Executive Vice President for Global Public Affairs Frank Heemskerk said Europe has no new fabs under construction and therefore no new lithography-machine orders. The figure excludes ASML’s installed-base management business, including upgrades and services, which generated approximately €2.76 billion, or nearly 30% of second-quarter net sales. Europe accounted for 1.6% of ASML’s €32.7 billion 2025 net sales, while the combined EMEA region represented 1% of net system sales in 2025. Asia remains the company’s main market: China generated €9.5 billion in 2025, Taiwan €8.3 billion and South Korea €8.2 billion. ASML is the only company capable of mass-producing extreme ultraviolet lithography machines, which are used by chipmakers including TSMC and Samsung to produce advanced processors. The United States, China and India are competing to attract ASML capacity and research, while the company and European officials seek stronger investment, faster approvals and better financing. The European Chips Act’s goal of doubling the EU’s global semiconductor share by 2030 has been deemed likely unachievable by the bloc’s audit body.