Activities of Maria-Manuel LEITÃO-MARQUES related to 2022/0032(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
European Chips Act (debate)
Opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework of measures for strengthening Europe's semiconductor ecosystem (Chips Act)
Amendments (24)
Amendment 342 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) ‘chip’ means an electronic device comprising various functional elements on a single piece of semiconductor material, typically taking the form of memory, logic, processor, light information or signal detector, signal generator and analogue devices, also referred to as ‘integrated circuit’;
Amendment 362 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
(11) ‘next generation chips’ and ‘next generation semiconductor technologies’ means chips and semiconductor technologies that go beyond the state of the art in offering significant improvements in computing power, light processing or energy efficiency as well as other significant energy and environmental gains;
Amendment 368 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)
(15 a) ‘key market representative organisations’ means trade associations representing key market actors, users of semiconductors or other undertakings of the semiconductor value chain with relevant activities in the areas of processor and semiconductor technologies, including distributors;
Amendment 370 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16
(16) ‘critical sector’ means any sector referred to in the Annex of the Commission proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the resilience of critical entities, the defence sector and other activities that are relevant foror subsector crucial for the maintenance of vital societal functions, namely public health and public safety and security;
Amendment 388 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17 a (new)
(17 a) ‘semiconductor crisis’ means a serious disruption to the supply of semiconductors, leading to significant shortages of semiconductors, intermediate products, or raw or processed materials, at any link of the semiconductor supply chain, which prevents the functioning of critical sectors;
Amendment 471 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) developing and managing specific training actions on semiconductor technologies to support the development of the talent pool in the Union, including but not limited to increase the STEM studies awareness among young population, promoting the reskilling of current workers, and fostering placements and short stays of students and researchers in the industry.
Amendment 475 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Competence Centers shall perform the activities in close cooperation with industry, universities or research and technology organizations across the value chain, particularly with those facilities designated as “first -of-a-kind”.
Amendment 595 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 603 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) identify best practices for risk mitigation and crisis measures;
Amendment 607 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The Commission shall establish a standing sub-group of the European Semiconductor Board composed of the Commission, national competent authorities and key market representative organisations. This standing sub-group shall meet at least twice a year, in order to assess the results of this monitoring. National competent authorities or key market representative organisations of third countries, and experts from academia and civil society, may be invited to the meetings of the standing sub-group.
Amendment 616 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. The European Semiconductor Board sub-group referred to in paragraph 1a shall adopt guidelines related to the type of information to be provided pursuant to paragraphs 2 and 3 with a view to ensuring that data is comparable, collected securely, and can be analysed in a meaningful and effective way. Guidance on the information required shall be updated when necessary in order to reflect technological, geopolitical, and market developments. The Commission shall ensure there are sufficient expertise and resources allocated to this sub-group. Particular attention shall be paid to minimising administrative requirements
Amendment 639 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member StatesThe Commission, assisted by national competent authorities, shall identify key market actors along the semiconductor supply chains in their national territory internal market, taking into account the following elements:
Amendment 643 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(d a) the outcome of the mapping exercise pursuant to Article 17b.
Amendment 644 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The Commission, assisted by national competent authorities, shall identify key market representative organisations of the global semiconductor value chain.
Amendment 645 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 a (new)
Article 17 a (new)
Amendment 646 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 b (new)
Article 17 b (new)
Article 17 b Mapping of the semiconductor value chain 1. The Commission, assisted by national competent authorities, shall carry out a periodic mapping exercise of the European and global semiconductor value chains with the aim of building knowledge and capacity to inform future industrial policy measures and assess the Union’s strengths and weaknesses in the global semiconductor value chain. In particular, it shall: (a) assess risks that may disrupt, compromise or negatively affect the production and supply of semiconductors, including the potential direct and indirect impacts of foreign governments’ geopolitical measures; (b) ensure a good level of understanding of the market, the barriers to entry, the technology characteristics, the dependencies on foreign technology and providers, and chokepoints of the value chain; (c) focus on all levels of the value chain, namely inputs, production steps, and products of the semiconductor industry; (d) identify key products and critical infrastructures in the internal market depending on semiconductors; (e) assess global stocks of critical raw materials and risks of shortages within the sector; (f) evaluate the environmental impact of the semiconductor industry and drawing recommendations and best practices for sustainability. 2. The Commission shall create a dedicated structure, adequately staffed, for the conduction of the exercise described in paragraph 1. 3. National competent authorities designated pursuant to Article 26(1) shall map undertakings operating along the semiconductor supply chain in their national territory, including non- confidential information on the services or goods, and contact information. They shall notify this list and any subsequent update to the Commission and the European Semiconductor Board. The Commission may issue guidance, after consulting the European Semiconductor Board, to further specify the information to be gathered and define the technical specifications and formats
Amendment 649 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 656 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. Where an assessment of the Commission provides concrete, serious, and reliable evidence of a semiconductor crisis, the Commission may activate the crisis stage by means of implementing acts in accordance with Article 33(2). The duration of the activation, which in any case shall not exceed 6 months, shall be specified in the implementing act. Where, in view of the scope and gravity of the semiconductor crisis, duly justified imperative grounds of urgency so require, the procedure provided for in Article 33(3) shall apply to implementing acts adopted pursuant to this Article.
Amendment 677 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 4
Article 19 – paragraph 4
4. The use of the measures referred to in paragraph 1 shall be proportionate and restricted to what is necessary for addressing serious disruptions of vital societal functions or economic activities in the Union and must be in the best interest of the Union. The use of these measures shall avoid placing disproportionate administrative burden on SMEs. Only critical sector entities which are able to demonstrate they have adopted the risk mitigation measures referred to in Article 17a(2) shall benefit from these measures.
Amendment 744 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) addressing monitoring, mapping and value chain transparency in the internal market and globally, and crisis response issues;
Amendment 747 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(d a) proposing early warning indicators to the Commission;
Amendment 748 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – point d b (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – point d b (new)
(d b) providing a forum for cooperation, information exchange and coordination between Member States, the Commission and trustworthy international partners;
Amendment 762 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 4
Article 24 – paragraph 4
4. TIn addition to the standing sub- group referred to in Article 15(1a), the Commission may establish standing or temporary sub-groups for the purpose of examining specific questions. Where appropriate, the Commission may invite organisations representing the interests of the semiconductor industry, including the Industrial Alliance on Processors and Semiconductor Technologies and users of semiconductors at Union level, to such sub-groups in the capacity of observers. A sub-group including Union Research and Technology Organisations shall be established for the purpose of examining specific aspects on strategic technology directions and reporting on this to the European Semiconductor Board.
Amendment 776 #
Proposal for a regulation
Chapter V – Section 2 a (new)
Chapter V – Section 2 a (new)
2a International cooperation Article 26a International cooperation 1. The Commission, on behalf of the Union, shall pursue cooperation with relevant third countries on mutual support and benefits in the field of semiconductor supply, building on complementarities and interdependencies along the semiconductor supply chain. Complementarities and interdependencies should be focused on the gaps identified through the mapping of undertakings operating in the Union along the semiconductor supply chain. 2. The Commission shall enter into consultations or cooperation, on behalf of the Union, with relevant third countries with a view to seeking cooperative solutions to address future supply chain disruptions, in compliance with international obligations. This may involve, where appropriate, coordination in relevant international fora, and should ensure robust engagement with the stakeholder community. 3. In future investment and trade agreement of the Union with relevant third countries, collaboration in the field of semiconductors and along the entire semiconductor supply chain shall be a priority. 4. For the purpose of implementing actions under the Initiative's component referred to in Article 5, point d, the Commission may set up an exchange programme for doctoral researchers in semiconductors engineering. The programme shall finance exchange periods for doctoral researchers between two or more higher education institutions in the Union and EEA members, including universities and research and technology organisations, and the relevant third countries. The cooperation agreement shall aim for the reciprocal participation of legal entities established in the Union in equivalent programmes of associated countries.