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EU to Miss 2030 Semiconductor Market Share Goal
Nexperia executive Achim Kempe asserts that the EU will fail to reach its target of holding 20 percent of the global semiconductor market by 2030, citing insufficient investment and the concentration of production in Asia.
- What are the primary reasons why the EU is unlikely to achieve its 2030 semiconductor market share goal?
- According to Nexperia's COO, Achim Kempe, the EU's 20 percent market share goal is unrealistic due to massive investments in the US, China, Taiwan, and South Korea, creating an insurmountable gap. Furthermore, cost considerations keep assembly and testing almost exclusively in Asia, a trend Kempe doesn't foresee changing soon.
- What is the current state of the European semiconductor industry, and how does Germany compare to other European nations?
- While the EU's overall goal is in jeopardy, Kempe praises Germany's semiconductor industry as the most advanced in Europe, pointing to new factories under construction near Dresden. However, he notes that the industry maintains a global orientation.
- Considering Nexperia's exclusion from EU funding and the overall challenges, what are the future implications for the EU's semiconductor ambitions?
- Nexperia's exclusion highlights the complexities of EU funding and geopolitical considerations. The significant gap in investment and the entrenched Asian manufacturing base suggest a prolonged period before the EU could realistically achieve its 20 percent target. Continued government support will be crucial.
Cognitive Concepts
Framing Bias
The article presents a balanced view by including opinions from various sources such as Nexperia's manager, the German industry association, and the European Court of Auditors. All express doubts about the EU achieving its 20% market share goal by 2030. The inclusion of Kempe's positive assessment of the German semiconductor industry offers a counterpoint, preventing a solely negative portrayal. However, the article's focus on the challenges and skepticism might unintentionally downplay potential EU successes or ongoing efforts.
Language Bias
The language used is largely neutral and factual, employing direct quotes from sources. There's no evident use of loaded language or emotional appeals. The description of the EU's goal as "utopian" is a strong opinion, but it's attributed to a specific source and presented as such.
Bias by Omission
The article could benefit from including data on the EU's current investment in the semiconductor industry and its planned investments. Additionally, it might be helpful to include perspectives from EU policymakers or industry representatives who remain optimistic about achieving the 2030 target. The exclusion of these perspectives might slightly skew the overall narrative towards pessimism.
Sustainable Development Goals
The article highlights the EU's failure to meet its target of controlling 20% of the global semiconductor market by 2030. This directly impacts SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) which aims to build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation. The EU's inability to reach its goal indicates a shortfall in its efforts to develop a competitive and sustainable industrial base in the semiconductor sector. The insufficient investments and the concentration of manufacturing in Asia hinder progress towards SDG 9.