Deepest pockets set EU chip priorities, warns Chips Act negotiator

Europe wants to become a semiconductor powerhouse. But who gets to decide where the money goes? In this episode of the EU Perspectives podcast, Jennifer Baker speaks to Eva Maydell (EPP/BGR), the European Parliament’s lead negotiator on the first Chips Act, about the upcoming revision and Europe’s semiconductor priorities. Maydell argues that the EU must link investment to real industrial demand, focus on areas where Europe can lead and reduce strategic dependencies. She also warns that countries with the deepest pockets risk setting Europe’s priorities through state aid. Watch the full conversation to find out what should shape the next Chips Act.