Infineon opens €5 billion chip plant in Dresden as EU pushes for semiconductor independence
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German semiconductor company Infineon opened a €5 billion microchip plant in Dresden three months ahead of schedule, marking a key milestone in the EU's strategy to reduce reliance on Asian and American semiconductor supply chains. The "Smart Power Fab" facility is positioned as a symbol of Europe's push for greater technological autonomy in the critical chip sector.
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