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Synopsis German semiconductor giant Infineon opened a five-billion-euro ($5.7 billion) microchip plant Thursday, as Europe seeks to bolster its high-tech autonomy. "We all want to further strengthen Europe's position as a semiconductor hub," Infineon CEO Jochen Hanebeck said at the opening ceremony. Listen to this article in summarized format Listen German semiconductor giant Infineon opened a f

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Germany's Infineon opens major chip plant as EU seeks tech autonomy Dresden (Germany) (AFP) – German semiconductor giant Infineon opened a five-billion-euro ($5.7 billion) microchip plant Thursday, as Europe seeks to bolster its high-tech autonomy. Issued on: 02/07/2026 - 13:18 3 min Reading time An employee holds a 300mm wafer at the new Smart Power Fab of German semiconductor manufacturer Inf

Germany’s Infineon opens major chip plant as EU seeks tech autonomy TECH AFP July 2, 2026 818 2 min An employee holds a 300mm wafer at the new Smart Power Fab of German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies AG in Dresden ElectronicComponents Berlin – German semiconductor giant Infineon opened a five-billion-euro ($5.7 billion)  microchip plant Thursday, at a time Europe seeks to bolst

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