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Intel to invest up to €80 billion in boosting EU chip capacity
Intel Corp on Tuesday (7 September) said it could invest as much as €80 billion in Europe over the next decade to boost the region's chip capacity and will open up its semiconductor plant in Ireland for automakers.
German carmakers partially shut down amid semiconductor shortage
The German automotive industry is continuing to struggle with a severe supply shortage in semiconductors, while national and European authorities are trying to boost local production capacities.
Amazon, Microsoft, ‘putting world at risk of killer AI’, Dutch NGO warns
Amazon, Microsoft and Intel are among leading tech companies putting the world at risk through killer robot development, according to a report that surveyed major players from the sector about their stance on lethal autonomous weapons.
The Google case shows why competition policy in the digital economy needs to change
The European Commission’s antitrust case against Google is the latest in a series of attempts to prevent tech giants from monopolising EU markets. But past cases against Intel and Microsoft illustrate the need to review the EU’s outdated competition policy, argues Diego Zuluaga. VideoPromoted content
EU’s top court backs Commission antitrust fine to Intel
The European Court of Justice confirmed on Thursday the 1.4 billion dollars fine that the European Commission imposed on Intel after an antitrust investigation.
Intel loses EU court challenge against €1.06 billion fine
US chipmaker Intel yesterday (11 June) lost its challenge against a record €1.06 billion fine handed down by European Union antitrust regulators five years ago, for blocking rival Advanced Micro Devices (AMD).
Intel exec: Europe must invest to remain competitive
Europe has some of the most innovative countries in the world, Intel executive Christian Morales says in a video interview, but investment must be maintained across energy, health and other sectors to ensure that the continent keeps its competitive edge.
EU, US companies push for ‘realistic’ transatlantic trade deal
SPECIAL REPORT / Companies on both sides of the Atlantic have urged EU and US policymakers to negotiate a ‘realistic’ trade and investment agreement that not only benefits their economies, but serves as a model for the rest of the world. VideoPromoted content
New Momentum for Trans-Atlantic Relations?
At the 2011 EU-US Summit, leaders assigned the Transatlantic Economic Council to establish a high- level working group on jobs and growth. This working group focuses on identifying policies and measures to increase EU -- US trade and investment to support job creation, economic growth and international competitiveness. Following the recent G8 summit in Maryland and the high level working group's report to be issued soon, negotiations on transatlantic trade will receive renewed impetus.
EU eyes ‘Airbus of chips’ amid market setbacks
European Union companies are steadily losing ground to foreign competitors in the strategic semiconductors market, despite calls to create a European champion. EURACTIV reports from the headquarters in Taiwan of TSMC, the world’s top chip manufacturer.
EU fines Intel record €1.06 billion
The European Commission yesterday (13 May) imposed its highest ever fine on Intel, the world's leading chipmaker, which stands accused of abusing its dominant position to cripple its only serious rival AMD, ultimately pushing up personal computer prices.
EU issues new accusations against Intel
The competition case against the leading global chipmaker Intel worsened yesterday when the European Commission made public additional allegations of abuse of dominant market position by the US giant, which is notably suspected of pursuing unfair practices against its main rival, AMD.