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A sign marks the entrance of the Micron Technology automotive chip manufacturing plant on Feb. 11, 2022, in Manassas, Va., USA.

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Based in Veldhoven, ASML is the only company in the world able to produce EUV lithography machines.

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Car production lines were already hampered by a shortage of semi-conductors and other materials. Now wiring supplies from Ukraine are being hit by the war.

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EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants the bloc to capture 20% of the microchip global market by 2030.

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European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton speaks during a signature ceremony regarding the Chips Act at EU headquarters in Brussels, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022.

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"Securing the supply in the most advanced chips has become an economic and geopolitical priority," said Thierry Breton, EU Commissioner for the internal market.

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Commissioner Vestager said the majority of competition rules are still "fit for purpose".

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