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On 21/9, SEMI and a coalition of 40 industry organisations sent a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen calling for decisive action to solve implementation issues within the European Union Waste Framework Directive, specifically the Substances of Concern in Products database.

In February 2020, the European Commission published its initial proposal – White Paper on Artificial Intelligence: a European approach to excellence and trust – and opened a stakeholder consultation. In June, SEMI Europe, based on member feedback, made key policy recommendations in response.

Read to see SEMI Europe's policy recommendations pertaining to Europe’s data strategy for the consideration of the Commission, the Parliament and the Council.

As many governments around the world are currently taking steps to return to business, it is becoming crucial for the EU and Member States to harmonize policies related to cross-border travel for essential workers within and beyond Europe.

In light of COVID-19, the microelectronics industry is undergoing major changes and adapting to a great degree its work practices. It is clear that reskilling and upskilling are of vital importance to follow the constantly changing demands of the market and adjust to the new work realities.

Industry4Europe, a coalition of nearly 150 industry organizations including SEMI, has published A long-term strategy for Europe’s industrial future: from words to action, a set of proposals aimed at informing a comprehensive long-term industrial strategy for Europe.

SEMI Europe’s advocacy team is a key force in influencing public policy in areas of strategic importance to the region’s semiconductor industry, making SEMICON Europa the ideal venue for addressing industry-shaping trends and enacting change on policy issues. 

Under the Directive, manufacturers must meet health and safety requirements to place machinery on the EU market. The Directive is especially pertinent to the electronics manufacturing sector represented by SEMI and semiconductor manufacturing equipment producers in Europe and globally.

SEMI members in Europe face tough barriers to meeting legal requirements for posted workers, a struggle that undermines their competitiveness.

With three plenaries and a dedicated session on talent and diversity, ISS Europe brought together more than 150 industry, academia, education and government representatives for in-depth discussions on strategies and innovations for Europe to compete globally in the digital era.