The Global Electronics Association issued a statement commending the European Commission on the release of the Chips Act 2.0 as part of the Technological Sovereignty Package. The proposal extends support beyond semiconductors to include strategically important segments such as printed circuit boards (PCBs) and printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), while reinforcing support for IC substrates and advanced packaging. It recognizes the need to rebuild Europe’s electronics ecosystem from silicon to systems.
“If sovereignty is security, then the European Union is taking a critical step toward greater technological independence, and doing so in lockstep with industry,” said John W. Mitchell, President & CEO of the Global Electronics Association. “Our members are looking for a regulatory environment that empowers electronics companies. This proposal enables an environment where they and their customers can thrive.”
“We are proud to have championed this comprehensive approach to the electronics ecosystem over many years, including in our recent industry reports and stakeholder meetings with the European Commission,” said Alison James, Senior Director of European Government Relations at the Global Electronics Association. “We thank the Commission for its collaborative leadership and its commitment to equipping Europe’s economy and strategic industries for the immediate future and beyond.”
