As the European Commission advances key policy initiatives—including the Industrial Accelerator Act, the review of the Public Procurement Directives, and preparations for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)—the undersigned Associations reiterate the strategic importance and urgent needs of Europe’s electronics manufacturing sector.
In our 2024 industry Call to Action, we underscored the necessity of a dedicated electronics industrial strategy. In 2026, that call is even more pressing. Europe’s electronics ecosystem must be addressed holistically through targeted, coordinated measures that strengthen the entire value chain.
Electronics underpin Europe’s economic resilience and strategic autonomy. They form the technological backbone of modern defence systems, healthcare equipment, mobility platforms, energy infrastructure, digital networks, and everyday consumer devices. Ensuring secure and reliable systems requires a complete manufacturing ecosystem—encompassing advanced packaging, Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs) by EMS providers, system integration, inspection and testing equipment, in addition to semiconductor production.
However, industry data demonstrate a continued erosion of Europe’s position in critical manufacturing segments, particularly in PCBs and system integration. Without decisive and targeted intervention, Europe’s share of global electronics systems manufacturing is projected to decline further by 2035, while dependencies on non-EU suppliers for essential inputs are expected to intensify.
In the current geopolitical context, reinforcing Europe’s electronics manufacturing base is not optional—it is a strategic imperative. We therefore call for urgent and concrete measures, including the development of a comprehensive European Electronics Strategy that complements the existing European Chips Act and addresses the full electronics value chain.
Europe’s competitiveness, security, and technological sovereignty depend on decisive action now.
