Chips Act 2.0
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With the Council of the EU, which is preparing its first-reading position.
Last active 24 Jul 2026
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What this bill does
In plain terms: what it changes and who it affects.
This proposal strengthens EU chip design, manufacturing, investment, procurement, monitoring and crisis tools to reduce semiconductor supply dependence.
Who it affects
It affects semiconductor manufacturers, chip designers, start-ups and SMEs, industrial users of chips, public buyers, critical infrastructure operators, and regions seeking semiconductor investment.
Core of the proposal
- Continues Chips for Europe Initiative 2.0, adding photonics and stronger industrial deployment support.
- Creates European semiconductor technology initiatives, strategic projects, fast-track permits, and semiconductor regions of excellence.
- Adds demand tools including grand challenges, demand forums, procurement guidance, and possible security-of-supply criteria.
- Sets up supply-chain mapping, a business-to-business platform, information requests, priority orders, and common purchasing in crises.
Articles changed · 1 across 1 law
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1781 (32023R1781)
- entire act: repeals and replaces the entire regulation establishing the Chips Act framework
Latest update
25 Jul 2026The most recent development in this bill's progress.
1st reading – Council of the EU → 1st reading – Council of the EU
1st reading – Council of the EU → 1st reading – Council of the EU
Documents
1 recentSourcesOEILEUR-LexEU Law Tracker