EU parliament sets out two draft bills to forge ahead with Chips Act

The EU is making slow but steady progress in boosting its domestic semiconductor industry with two draft bills ready for debate in European Parliament, news that chip giant Intel in particular is pleased with. Announced around this time last year, the European Chips Act proposed measures to bolster both manufacturing capacity …

[elsergiovolador]

Fish and Chips Act 2023

(1)This Act contains provision about Fish and Chips.

(2)Section 2 defines what is meant by a “fish” and a "chip".

(3)Sections 4 to 10 contain provision about offences relating to fish and chips.

(4)Section 11 provides for exceptions to those offences.

(5)Sections 12 to 35 contain powers for dealing with prohibited activities in respect of fish and chips, in particular powers to give prohibition notices and make prohibition orders.

(6)Sections 36 to 54 contain enforcement powers.

[Zippy´s Sausage Factory]

Of course they will relocate...

Because the default British government strategy is always "sell the industry to the highest foreign bidder" (e.g. ICL, Arm, Boots, Selfridges, Harrods, etc etc)

[NoneSuch]

Publish the full text of proposed laws for the public to assess and consider? Not keep the public in the dark with back room deals and buddy-buddy handshakes for political contributions? My Lord EU...

That would never work in the UK.

[Anonymous Coward]

Good soundbite

If you believe that's what EU politicians will actually do, they also have some bridges for sale.

[pimppetgaeghsr]

They have published their intent to hold a meeting on how to proceed with their initiative, yet to be decided upon which feedback from industry consultants will outline the need for the strategy to later be ratified and drafted following review be all necessary committes and legislators upon which industry leaders will be consulted on which ..........