60 Amendments of Eva KAILI related to 2022/0032(COD)
Amendment 2 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Member States are primarily responsible for sustaining a strong Union industrial, competitive, sustainable and innovative base. However, the nature and scale of the innovation challenge in the semiconductor sector requires action to be taken collaboratively at Union level, while also aiming to boost the industrial capacities in Member States where the research, design and production of semiconductors is underdeveloped.
Amendment 6 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In order to equip the Union with the semiconductor technology research and innovation capacities needed to maintain its research and industrial investments at a leading edge, and bridge the current gap between research and development and manufacturing, the Union and its Member States should better coordinate their efforts and co-invest, while aiming to boost the research capacities of Member States that do not have the ability to benefit from the industrial manufacturing of chips and their components, so that Member States can equally benefit from such long-term investments. To achieve this, the Union and Member States, should take into consideration the twin digital and green transition goals. The Initiative throughout all components and actions, to the extent possible, should mainstream and maximise the benefits of application of semiconductor technologies as powerful enablers for the sustainability transition that can lead to new products and more efficient, effective, clean and durable use of resources, including energy and materials necessary for production and the whole lifecycle use of semiconductors.
Amendment 8 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Member States are primarily responsible for sustaining a strong Union industrial, competitive, sustainable and innovative base. However, the nature and scale of the innovation challenge in the semiconductor sector requires action to be taken collaboratively at Union level, while also aiming to boost the industrial capacities in Member States where the research, design and production of semiconductors is underdeveloped.
Amendment 12 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In order to equip the Union with the semiconductor technology research and innovation capacities needed to maintain its research and industrial investments at a leading edge, and bridge the current gap between research and development and manufacturing, the Union and its Member States should better coordinate their efforts and co-invest, while aiming to boost the research capacities of Member States that do not have the ability to benefit from the industrial manufacturing of chips and their components, so that Member States can equally benefit from such long-term investments. To achieve this, the Union and Member States, should take into consideration the twin digital and green transition goals. The Initiative throughout all components and actions, to the extent possible, should mainstream and maximise the benefits of application of semiconductor technologies as powerful enablers for the sustainability transition that can lead to new products and more efficient, effective, clean and durable use of resources, including energy and materials necessary for production and the whole lifecycle use of semiconductors.
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) With a view to accelerating implementation of the actions of the Initiative, it is necessary to provide an option of implementing some of the Initiative actions, in particular on pilot lines, through a new legal instrument, the European Chips Infrastructure Consortium (ECIC). The ECIC should have legal personality which should be defined by the Commission within 3 months of the adoption of the Chips Act. This means that when applying for the actions to be funded by the Initiative, the ECIC itself, and not individual entities forming the ECIC, can be the applicant. The main aim of the ECIC should be to encourage effective and structural collaboration between legal entities, including Research and Technology Organizations. For this reason, the ECIC has to involve the participation of at least three legal entities from three Member States and be operated as a public- private sector consortium for a specific action. The setting up of ECIC should not involve the actual setting up of a new Union body and should not be targeted at one specific action under the Initiative. It should address the gap in the Union’s toolbox to combine funding from Member States, the Union budget and private investment for the purposes of implementing actions of the Initiative. In particular, strong synergies can be attained through combined development of the different pilot lines in an ECIC, pooling the Union’s contribution with the collective resources of the Member States and other participants. The budget of the ECIC that would be made available by Member States and private sector participants over its projected period of operation should respect the timeframes of the actions implemented under this Initiative. The Commission should not be directly a party in the Consortium.
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) The internal market would greatly benefit from common standards for green, trusted and secure chips. Future smart devices, systems and connectivity platforms will have to rely on advanced semiconductor components and they will have to meet green, trust and cybersecurity requirements which will largely depend on the features of the underlying technology. To that end, the Union should develop reference certification procedures to ensure the development and implementation of green and cybersecurity credentials in line with international standards and require the industry to jointly develop such procedures for specific sectors and technologies with potential high social impact.
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55
Recital 55
(55) In order to facilitate a smooth, effective and harmonised implementation of this Regulation, cooperation and the exchange of information, the European Semiconductor Board should be established. The European Semiconductor Board should provide advice to and assist the Commission on specific questions. These should include providing advice on the Chips for Europe Initiative to the Public Authorities Board of the Chips Joint Undertaking; exchanging information on the functioning of the Integrated Production Facilities and Open EU Foundries; discussing and preparing the identification of specific sectors and technologies with potential high social impact and respective security significance in need of certification for trusted products and addressing coordinated monitoring and crisis response. Furthermore, the European Semiconductor Board should ensure the consistent application of this Regulation, facilitate cooperation between Member States as well as exchange of information on issues relating to this Regulation. The European Semiconductor Board should support the Commission in international cooperation in line with international obligations, including in information gathering and crisis assessment. In addition, the European Semiconductor Board should coordinate, cooperate and exchange information with other Union crisis response and crisis preparedness structures with a view to ensure a coherent and coordinated Union approach as regards crisis response and crisis preparedness measures for semiconductor crises. The European Semiconductor Board should cooperate closely with the Commission in identifying specific critical services, system and products in the semiconductor supply chain, and in accordance with Article 19 of Directive [proposal NIS 2], consult the Commission in order to carry out a coordinated security risk assessment of the semiconductor supply chain aiming to enhance the resilience of the supply chain, the integrated security of components along the supply chain, and enable the achievement of strategic objectives in establishing a secure and robust semiconductor ecosystem in the Union.
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Initiative is to support large-scale technological capacity building and innovation throughout the Union to enable development and deployment of cutting- edge and next generation semiconductor and quantum technologies that will reinforce the Union advanced design, systems integration and chips production capabilities, as well as contribute to the achievement of the twin digital and green transition by improving their sustainability and their ability to protect against cybersecurity threats by developing green and cybersecurity credentials, in line with international standards and taking into account best practices.
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) A framework for increasing the Union’s resilience in the field of semiconductor technologies should be established, stimulating investment, strengthening the capabilities of the Union’s semiconductor supply chain, and increasing cooperation among the Member States and the Commission, and strengthening cooperation between the European semiconductor industry and international partners.
Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) A framework for increasing the Union’s resilience in the field of semiconductor technologies should be established, stimulating investment, strengthening the capabilities of the Union’s semiconductor supply chain, and increasing cooperation among the Member States and the Commission, as well as between the EU and like-minded democracies, and strengthening cooperation between the European semiconductor industry and international partners, so as to develop a competitive and sovereign industrial strategy in semiconductor production to decrease the EU's reliance on third countries and prevent future crises and shortages.
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) It is necessary to take measures to build capacity and strengthen the Union’s semiconductor sector in line with Article 173(3) of the Treaty. These measures do not entail the harmonisation of national laws and regulations. In this regard, the Union should reinforce its strategic autonomy by enhancing the competitiveness and resilience of the semiconductor technological and industrial base, whilst strengthening the innovation capacity of its semiconductor sector, reducing dependence on a limited number of third country companies and geographies, and strengthening its capacity to design and produce advanced components. The Chips for Europe Initiative (the ‘Initiative’) should support these aims by bridging the gap between Europe’s advanced research and innovation capabilities and their sustainable industrial exploitation. It should promote capacity building to enable design, production and systems integration in next generation semiconductor technologies, enhance collaboration among key players across the Union, strengthening Europe's semiconductor supply and value chains, serving key industrial sectorand support the reinforcement and development of skills and a qualified workforce, serving key societal objectives and creating new markets.
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In order to achieve its general objective, and address both the supply and demand side challenges of the current semiconductor ecosystem, the Initiative should include five main components. First, to reinforce Europe’s design capacity, the Initiative should support actions to build a virtual platform that is available across the Union. The platform should connect the communities of design houses, SMEs and start-ups, intellectual property and tool suppliers, with research and technology organisations to provide virtual prototype solutions based on co- development of technology. Second, in order to strengthen the security and resilience of supply and reducing the Union’s dependency on third country production, the Initiative should support development and access to pilot lines. The pilot lines should provide for the industry a facility to test, experiment and validate semiconductor technologies and system design concepts at the higher technology readiness levels beyond level 3 but under level 8 while reducing environmental impacts as much as possible. Union investments along Member States investment and with the private sector in pilot lines is necessary to address the existing structural challenge and market failure where such facilities are not available in the Union hindering innovation potential and global competitiveness of the Union. Third, in order to enable investments in alternative technologies, such as quantum technologies, conducive to the development of the semiconductors sector, the Initiative should support actions including on design libraries for quantum chips, pilot lines for building quantum chips and testing and experimentation facilities for quantum components. Fourth, in order to promote the use of the semiconductor technologies, to provide access to design and pilot line facilities, and to address skills gaps across the Union, the Initiative should support establishment of the competence centres on semiconductors in each Member State. These competence centres should provide a range of services to semiconductor stakeholders, with a particular focus on start-ups and SMEs, and represent an important vector for the development of skills. Access to publicly funded infrastructure, such as pilot and testing facilities, and to the competence network, should be open to a wide range of users and must be granted on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis and on market terms (or cost plus reasonable margin basis) for large undertakings, while SMEs can benefit from preferential access or reduced prices. Such access, including for international research and commercial partners, can lead to broader cross- fertilisation and gains in know-how and excellence, while contributing to cost recovery. Each competence centre should be an entry point to connect to other competence centres of the network. Synergies with existing structures with similar objectives, such as European Digital Innovation Hubs, should be encouraged. Fifth, The Commission should set-up a dedicated semiconductor investment facility support (as part of the investment facilitation activities described collectively as the ‘Chips Fund’) proposing both equity and debt solutions, including a blending facility under the InvestEU Fund established by Regulation (EU) 2021/523 of the European Parliament and Council53 , in close cooperation with the European Investment Bank Group and together with other implementing partners such as national promotional banks and institutions. The ‘Chips Fund’ activities should support the development of a dynamic and resilient semiconductor ecosystem by providing opportunities for increased availability of funds to support the growth of start-ups and SMEs as well as investments across the value chain, including for other companies in the semiconductor value chains. In this context, the European Innovation Council will provide further dedicated support through grants and equity investments to high risk, market creating innovators. While the Initiative is established for the duration of the MFF 2021-2027, due consideration should be given to supporting the EU’s semiconductor ecosystem in the future as the strengthening of the EU’s semiconductor ecosystem will require a long-term and sustained effort. _________________ 53 Regulation (EU) 2021/523 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 March 2021 establishing the InvestEU Programme and amending Regulation (EU) 2015/1017 (OJ L 107, 26.3.2021, p. 30).
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12 a) To foster the emergence of a qualified workforce necessary to support a strengthened European semiconductor ecosystem in all its dimensions, programmes and initiatives to mobilise and attract new talent, including from third countries, as well as to reskill and upskill the existing working force, should be promoted, all while keeping in mind the gender gap in European industries and ensuring decent working conditions. The steps needed to strengthen the connection between the industrial ecosystem, Research & Innovation and the educational system, as well as the educational needs, could be explored jointly with the Alliance on Microprocessors and Semiconductors.
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) In order to encourage the establishment of the necessary manufacturing and related design capabilities, and thereby ensure the security of supply in the Union, public support may be appropriaterivate investment in these facilities will likely require public support. In that respect, it is necessary to set out the criteria for facilitating the implementation of specific projects that contribute to achieving the objectives of this Regulation and distinguish between two types of facilities, namely: Integrated Production Facilities and Open EU Foundries. Strong safeguards should be laid down for these public support schemes to ensure that they are necessary, appropriate and proportionate, without undue competition distortions, and that its benefits will be shared widely and without discrimination across the Union’s economy.
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Integrated Production Facilities and Open EU Foundries should provide semiconductor manufacturing capabilities that are “first-of-a-kind” in the Union and contribute to the security of supply and to a resilient ecosystem in the internal market and, where appropriate, the global market. The qualifying factor for the production of a first-of-a-kind facility could be with regard to the technology node, substrate material, such as silicon carbide and gallium nitride, and other product innovation that can offer better performance, process technology or energy and environmental performance. In terms of environmental performance, gains or innovative elements can include a quantifiable reduction of the amount of energy, water or chemicals used, or an increase in the recyclability of materials. A facility of a comparable capability on an industrial scale should not yet substantively be present or committed to be built within the Union, excluding facilities for research and development or small-scale production sites.
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) In order to qualify as Integrated Production Facilities or Open EU Foundries, the establishment and operation of the facility should have a clear positive impact on the semiconductor value chain in the Union, in particular with regard to providing a resilient supply of semiconductors to users on the internal market and its positive impact on the innovation potential of SMEs. The impact on several Member States, including cohesion objectives, should be considered as one of the indicators of a clear positive impact of an Integrated Production Facility and Open EU Foundry on the semiconductor value chain in the Union. They should equally contribute to the reinforcement of a qualified workforce and the green transition. The Commission should issue guidance to assess these positive impacts.
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) In light of the structural deficiencvulnerabilities of the semiconductor supply chain and the resulting risk of future shortages, this Regulation provides instruments for a coordinated approach to monitoring and effectively tackling possible market disruptions.
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
Recital 43
(43) In order to ensure an agile and effective response to such a semiconductor crisis, the Commission should be empowered to activate the crisis stage by means of an implementing acts with a defined scope and for a predetermined duration period, taking into account the opinion of the European Semiconductor Board. The Commission should assess the need for prolongation and prolong the duration of the crisis stage for a predetermined period, should such a necessity be ascertained, taking into account the opinion of the European Semiconductor Board.
Amendment 185 #
(53) When the crisis stage is activated, two or more Member States could mandate the Commission to aggregate demand and act on their behalf for their public procurement in the public interest, in accordance with existing Union rules and procedures, leveraging its purchasing power. The mandate could authorise the Commission to enter into agreements concerning the purchase of crisis-relevant products for certainthe critical sectors identified in the scope of the implementing act triggering the crisis stage. The Commission should assess for each request the utility, necessity and proportionality in consultation with the Board. Where it intends to not follow the request, it should inform the concerned Member States and the Board and give its reasons. Furthermore, the participating Member States should be entitled to appoint representatives to provide guidance and advice during the procurement procedures and in the negotiation of the purchasing agreements. The deployment and use of purchased products should remain within the remit of the participating Member States.
Amendment 192 #
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 defencincluding types of entities operating within those sectors and nother activities that are relevant for referred thereto, which are crucial for maintaining vital societal functions and ensuring public safety and security; .
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)
(16 a) ‘semiconductor crisis’ means the existence of serious disruptions in the semiconductor supply chain, leading to significant shortages of semiconductors, intermediate products or raw and processed materials, at any link of the semiconductor value chain, which prevent the supply, repair and maintenance of essential products of the semiconductor supply chain itself to the extent that it affects the normal functioning of critical sectors;
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d – introductory part
(d) creating a network of competence centres across the Union, by creating new or enhancing existing facilities, in order to
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d – point 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d – point 2
(2) address the skills shortage, attracting and mobilising new talent and supporting the emergence of a suitably skilled workforce for strengthening the semiconductor sector, including via reskilling and upskilling of workers, and via providing incentives to workers to address and overcome challenges regarding the acquisition and retention of talent.
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. For the purpose of implementing actions under the Initiative’s component referred to in Article 5, point (d), a European network of competence centres in semiconductors (the ‘network’) mayshall be established.
Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) In light of the fast development of semiconductor technologies and to strengthen the future industrial competitiveness of the Union, Integrated Production Facilities and Open EU Foundries should commit to continued and efficient investment into the next generations of semiconductors, including by testing and experimenting new developments through priority access to the pilot lines set up by the Chips for Europe Initiative, without prejudice to effective access by others. Additionally, the Commission should concretely assist private investors in performing the funding gap analysis and aid in deciding the level of evidence undertakings need to produce to satisfy the counterfactual scenario, following consultations with the private investors.
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Integrated Production Facilities are first-of-a-kind semiconductor design and manufacturing facilities, including front- end or back-end, or both, in the Union that contribute to the security of supply for the internal market and, where appropriate, the global market.
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) its establishment and operation have a clear positive impact on the Union’s semiconductor value chain with regard to ensuring the security of supply and increasing qualified workforce;
Amendment 224 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(d a) it commits to invest in talent and skills development, and to respect applicable Union labour law.
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The Commission shall issue guidance for the purpose of assessing the positive impact referred to in paragraph 2, point (b), notably with regard to ensuring the security of supply and increasing a qualified workforce, the innovation potential of SMEs, the impact on several Member States, including cohesion objectives, and its contribution to the green transition.
Amendment 231 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Open EU Foundries are first-of-a- kind semiconductor front-end or back-end, or both, manufacturing facilities in the Union that offer production capacity to unrelated undertakings and thereby contribute to the security of supply for the internal market and, where appropriate, the global market.
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) its establishment and operation have a clear positive impact on the Union’s semiconductor value chain with regard to ensuring the security of supply and increasing qualified workforce, taking into account in particular the extent to which it offers front-end or back-end, or both, production capacity to undertakings not related to the facility, if there is sufficient demand;
Amendment 235 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(d a) it commits to invest in talents and skills development, and respect applicable Union labour law.
Amendment 238 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 242 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. In order to reach security of supply in the Union, Member States may, without prejudice to Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty, apply support schemes and provide for administrative support to Integrated Production Facilities and Open EU Foundries in accordance with Article 14. Support schemes shall be used to fill possible funding gaps in the semiconductor ecosystem and shall be necessary, appropriate and proportionate, without undue competition distortions, without duplicating or crowding out private investments, and its benefits shall be shared widely and without discrimination across the Union’s economy.
Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The Commission shall issue clear guidance on assessing the funding gap with a view to allowing a uniform and fact-based assessment of applications by national competent authorities.
Amendment 248 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that administrative applications related to the planning, construction and operation of Integrated Production Facilities and Open EU Foundries are processed in an efficient, transparent and timely manner. To that end, all national authorities concerned shall ensure that the most rapid treatment legally possible is given toassess applications and provide investors with final and binding information as regards the financial support of their proposal, within six months of theseir application, to allow them to make adequate risk and investment assessments.
Amendment 250 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. The security of supply of semiconductors may be considered an imperative reason of overriding public interest within the meaning of Article 6(4) and Article 16(1)(c) of Directive 92/43/EEC and of overriding public interest within the meaning of Artprovisions of this Regulation shall be without prejudicle 4(7) of Directive 2000/60. Therefore, the planning, construction and operation of Integrated Production Facilities and Open EU Foundries may be considered of overriding public interest, provided that the remaining other conditions set out in these provisions are fulfilledto achieving the objectives under the European Green Deal.
Amendment 255 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. In addition, the Commission and Member States in collaboration with third countries and international partners, shall incentivise the end-customer industries to increase the transparency of their supply chain with the semiconductor industry to anticipate and prevent chip shortages.
Amendment 257 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) As part of the monitoring, national competent authoritiesthe Semiconductor Board should also do a long-term mapping of the undertakings operating in the Union along the semiconductor supply chain established in their national territory and notify this information to the Commission, including identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the semiconductor value chain. The mapping should be updated every six months, if necessary.
Amendment 259 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall, after consulting the European Semiconductor Board and relevant industry stakeholders, assess risks that may disrupt, compromise or negatively affect the supply of semiconductors (Union risk assessment). In the Union risk assessment, the Commission shall identify and establish early warning indicators.
Amendment 260 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall, on its own initiative or at the request of the European Semiconductor Board, review the Union risk assessment including the early warning indicators as necessary.
Amendment 263 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. A semiconductor crisis shall be considered to occur when there are serious disruptions in the supply of semiconductors leading to significant shortages, whichemiconductor supply chain, leading to significant shortages of semiconductors, intermediate products or raw and processed materials, at any link of the semiconductor value chain, which prevent the supply, repair and maintenance of essential products of the semiconductor supply chain itself to the extent that it affects the normal functioning of critical sectors:
Amendment 263 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) In order to facilitate effective monitoring, in-depth assessment of the risks associated with different stages of the semiconductor value chain is needed, including on the origins and sources of supplies beyond the Union. Such risks may be related to critical inputs and equipment for the industry, including digital products that may be vulnerable, possible impact of counterfeit semiconductors, manufacturing capacities and other risks that may disrupt, compromise or negatively affect the supply chain. Those risks could include supply chains with a single point of failure or which are otherwise highly concentrated. Other relevant factors could include the availability of substitutes or alternative sources for critical inputs and resilient and sustainable transport. The Commission should, assisted by the European Semiconductor Board and taking also into account information received from the main user categories, develop a Union level risk assessment. In case of unauthorised acquisition or use of trade secrets or copyrighted works embedded in semiconductors, suitable measures and procedures should be provided to give the possibility of civil redress to affected parties, without prejudice to Directive (EU) 2019/790.
Amendment 264 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 265 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 266 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. After triggering the crisis stage, the Commission and the European Semiconductor Board shall prepare a report, which transparently details the factors leading to the activation of the crisis stage. That report shall be submitted to the European Parliament.
Amendment 267 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. Where the crisis stage is activated and where appropriate in order to address the semiconductor crisis in the Union, the Commission shall take the measure provided for in Article 20 under the conditions laid down therein. In addition, the Commission may take the measures provided for in Article 21 or Article 22, or both, under the conditions laid down therein. When taking those measures, the Commission should duly consider the potential negative impacts on international partners.
Amendment 276 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
Recital 43
(43) In order to ensure an agile and effective response to such a semiconductor crisis, the Commission should be empowered to activate the crisis stage by means of an implementing acts and for a predetermined duration period, taking into account the opinion of the European Semiconductor Board. The Commission should assess the need for prolongation and prolong the duration of the crisis stage for a predetermined period, should such a necessity be ascertained, taking into account the opinion of the European Semiconductor Board. Additionally, the Commission should conduct an assessment to determine the possibility of an early termination of the crisis stage, after considering the opinion of the European Semiconductor Board.
Amendment 283 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44
Recital 44
(44) Close cooperation between the Commission and the, Member States and industry stakeholders, and coordination of any national measures taken with regard to the semiconductor supply chain is indispensable during the crisis stage with a view to addressing disruptions with the necessary coherence, resiliency and effectiveness. To this end, the European Semiconductor Board should hold extraordinary meetings as necessary. Any measures taken should be strictly limited to the duration period of the crisis stage.
Amendment 287 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4
Article 25 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission mayshall appoint observers to take part in the meetings, as appropriate. The Commission mayshall invite experts with specific expertise, including from relevant stakeholder organisations, with respect to a subject matter on the agenda to take part in the meetings of the European Semiconductor Board on an ad hoc basis. The Commission may facilitate exchanges between the European Semiconductor Board and other Union bodies, offices, agencies and advisory groups. The Commission shall invite a representative from the European Parliament as an observer to the European Semiconductor Board. The Commission shall ensure the participation of relevant other Union institutions and bodies as observers to the European Semiconductor Board with respect to meetings concerning Chapter IV on monitoring and crisis response. Observers and experts shall not have voting rights and shall not participate in the formulation of opinions, recommendations or advice of the European Semiconductor Board and its sub-groups.
Amendment 290 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2
Article 27 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission and Member States may exchange, where necessary, confidential information with competent authorities of third countries with which they have agreed on bilateral or multilateral confidentiality arrangements to provide an adequatethe highest level of confidentiality.
Amendment 363 #
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 the Union in offering significant improvements in computing power or energy efficiency as well as other significant energy and environmental gains;
Amendment 371 #
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 for publicmedical, energy, military and defence sectors which are crucial for maintaining vital societal functions and ensuring public health, safety and security;
Amendment 426 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d – point 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d – point 2
(2) address the skills shortage, attracting and mobilising new talent and supporting the emergence of a suitably skilled workforce for strengthening the semiconductor sector, including via reskilling and upskilling of workers, and via providing incentives to workers, to address challenges regarding the acquisition and retention of talent.
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 508 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) it commits to invest in the next generation of chips across the Member States.
Amendment 539 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) it commits to invest in the next generation of chips across the Member States.
Amendment 579 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that administrative applications related to the planning, construction and operation of Integrated Production Facilities and Open EU Foundries are processed in an efficient and timely manner. To that end, all national authorities concerned shall ensure that the most rapid treatment legally possiblould provide binding information on investment support to investors within six months of their application, to allow them to make adequate ris given to these applicationk and investment assessments.
Amendment 769 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4
Article 25 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission mayshall appoint observers to take part in the meetings, as appropriate. The Commission mayshall invite experts with specific expertise, including from relevant stakeholder organisations, with respect to a subject matter on the agenda to take part in the meetings of the European Semiconductor Board on an ad hoc basis. The Commission may facilitate exchanges between the European Semiconductor Board and other Union bodies, offices, agencies and advisory groups. The Commission shall invite a representative from the European Parliament as an observer to the European Semiconductor Board. The Commission shall ensure the participation of relevant other Union institutions and bodies as observers to the European Semiconductor Board with respect to meetings concerning Chapter IV on monitoring and crisis response. Observers and experts shall not have voting rights and shall not participate in the formulation of opinions, recommendations or advice of the European Semiconductor Board and its sub-groups.