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EU s Breton to meet Intel CEO, TMSC s executive to discuss chips Reuters 2 hrs ago
PARIS, April 23 (Reuters) - The chief executive of chipmaker Intel will meet European industry chief Thierry Breton on April 30, the European Commission said, as the EU executive seeks to reduce reliance on imported semiconductors.
Breton will also hold a video conference with Maria Marced, President of Taiwan s TMSC, on the same day.
A source with knowledge of the meeting said Breton would discuss the possible creation of a new foundry in Europe and other possible partnerships.
Intel said last month that it will build a major new semiconductor factory - called a fab by industry officials - in Europe, with plans to announce a site within the next year. (Reporting by Michel Rose in Paris, Doug Busvine in Berlin and Foo Yun Chee in Brussels; Editing by Toby Chopra)
Seeking driving seat for EU, Breton to meet chipmaker execs
By Michel Rose and Douglas Busvine
Reuters
PARIS/BERLIN (Reuters) -European industry chief Thierry Breton will hold discussions with the chief executive of chipmaker Intel and a top executive of Taiwanese competitor TMSC on April 30, as the EU seeks to shield itself from shocks in the global supply chain.
Breton will meet Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger in Brussels next Friday and will also hold a video conference with Maria Marced, President of TMSC Europe, on the same day, the European Commissioner said. Increasing our autonomy does not mean isolating ourselves in a world where supply chains are global, Breton told Reuters.
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PARIS/BERLIN (Reuters) -European industry chief Thierry Breton will hold discussions with the chief executive of chipmaker Intel and a top executive of Taiwanese competitor TMSC on April 30, as the EU seeks to shield itself from shocks in the global supply chain.
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Breton will meet Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger in Brussels next Friday and will also hold a video conference with Maria Marced, President of TMSC Europe, on the same day, the European Commissioner said.
“Increasing our autonomy does not mean isolating ourselves in a world where supply chains are global,” Breton told Reuters.
“In parallel to exploring how we can increase Europe’s capacity.we will continue to build bridges with international partners - but with us in the driving seat,” he added, confirming the meetings.