On point: The EU Commission proposes Chips Act 2.0 to expand semiconductor production and design in Europe and reduce dependencies on third countries.
The European Commission has adopted a proposal for the Chips Act 2.0, which aims to strengthen the European semiconductor industry and reduce strategic dependencies on third countries. The initiative targets resilience of critical infrastructure and technological sovereignty.
The Chips Act 2.0 builds on the original Chips Act and seeks to preserve European strengths in standard chips while building capacity in advanced semiconductor technologies. The EU currently remains dependent on third countries in critical areas such as advanced chip manufacturing and semiconductor design.
For Chief Data/Information Officers and compliance officers, Act 2.0 is relevant because secure and resilient chip supply directly impacts the availability and security of critical IT infrastructure. Supply-chain vulnerabilities in semiconductors jeopardize the integrity of data processing systems and can complicate compliance with regulatory requirements — such as those under the NIS2 Directive.
The proposal complements further EU initiatives such as the Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA) and the EU Open Source Strategy. Together, these measures are intended to build a more competitive, secure and resilient European digital economy. The regulatory framework thus contributes to the implementation of European values and to reducing geopolitical dependencies.
Source: digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu · Published 3 June 2026
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