European UnionEuropean UnionProposalCOM(2026) 504 (2026/0139(COD))

Chips Act 2.0

Proposed regulation that would replace the 2023 Chips Act with a Chips for Europe Initiative 2.0, support for first-of-a-kind and strategic semiconductor projects, and stronger coordination to prevent supply dependencies.

ProposedIntroducedCommitteeFloorLaw

Referral to ITRE announced in Parliament, 1st readingSep 14 8 weeks ago

Body: European Commission
Session: 10th parliamentary term
Introduced: Jun 3
Topics: Chips

Official page Source: European Parliament Legislative Observatory; European Commission

Timeline

Sep 14 8 weeks ago
Referral to ITRE announced in Parliament, 1st reading
Aug 31 2 months ago
Oliver Schenk (EPP) appointed ITRE rapporteur
Jun 3 5 months ago
Commission proposal published as part of the Tech Sovereignty package (COM(2026) 504)

European UnionCouncil Regulation (EU) 2026/150

EuroHPC AI Gigafactories amendment

Amends the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking regulation to provide a legal basis for AI Gigafactories of more than 100,000 advanced AI processors and to expand quantum computing activities.

In forceJul 30

European UnionRegulation (EU) 2023/1781

European Chips Act

Establishes a framework to strengthen the EU semiconductor ecosystem through the Chips for Europe Initiative, support for first-of-a-kind production facilities, and a supply crisis monitoring and response mechanism.

In forceJun 3

European UnionCOM(2026) 503

European Tech Sovereignty communication and EU Open Source Strategy

Commission communication presenting the European Technological Sovereignty Package, linking the Chips Act 2.0, the Cloud and AI Development Act, an EU Open Source Strategy and a roadmap for digitalisation and AI in energy.

AdoptedJun 3

Taiwanunverified

Taiwan AI Chip Export Control Expansion

Taiwan announced plans to add AI servers and advanced semiconductors to its controlled-exports list and criminalize unauthorized shipments to China.

ProposedOct 18

United States (federal)S. 1473

Stop Stealing our Chips Act

Would create a whistleblower incentive and protection program for reporting export control violations to the Bureau of Industry and Security.

Passed one chamberMay 21

United States (federal)H.R. 3447

Chip Security Act

Would require advanced AI chips subject to export controls to carry security mechanisms, including location verification, to curb diversion.

In committeeMar 26

Change log

AddedAdded to the list. Set by hand from the official record.Sep 27

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