Memo: European Electronics companies set to invest €100 billion; create 250,000 jobs; and double European computer chip production by 2020

A newly formed group of Electronics CEOs met on 16 October 2013 to begin a new push to put Europe the leading edge in the design and manufacturing of micro- and nano-electronics. The Electronics Leaders Group (ELG) brings together the leaders of Europe's 10 largest semiconductor and design companies, equipment and materials suppliers and of the three largest research technology organisations.

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ESO: Background information: Commission proposes New European Industrial Strategy for Electronics – better targeted support to mobilise €100 billion in new private investments http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-commission-proposes-new-european-industrial-strategy-for-electronics-better-targeted-support-to-mobilise-e100-billion-in-new-private-investments/

ESO: Background information: Memo: European Electronics Strategy on track - €5billion investment partnership boosting Europe’s electronic components and systems design and manufacturing capabilities http://www.europeansources.info/record/memo-european-electronics-strategy-on-track-e5billion-investment-partnership-boosting-europes-electronic-components-and-systems-design-and-manufacturing-capabilities/

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