EU Commission plans Chips Act 2.0 with preferential procurement of European chips (heise.de)

• EU Commission proposes Chips Act 2.0 with public procurement favoring EU-based chip startups
• Leaked document reveals plans to accelerate environmental permits for chip factories
• Commissioner Virkkunen to present proposals on June 3, 2026

"The European Commission is preparing a second Chips Act that would encourage public authorities to prioritize buying processors from EU-based startups. A leaked internal document also indicates plans to accelerate environmental permits for chip factories. Commissioner Henna Virkkunen is expected to present the proposals on June 3, 2026."