IPC has released a synopsis of its recent white paper, Securing the European Union’s Electronics Ecosystem. This condensed document presents a comprehensive overview of the current challenges in Europe’s electronics manufacturing industry and shares actionable steps to help the EU achieve a stronger, more autonomous ecosystem. The synopsis document is designed as an informative tool for policymakers, media, and other key stakeholders outside the industry, reinforcing IPC’s commitment to supporting Europe’s path to technological sovereignty.

The synopsis serves as a foundation for policy discussions by providing specific industry insights, helping decision-makers understand the real-world impact of these supply chain gaps. For example, Europe’s aerospace and defense industries are strong globally but still rely on non-EU sources for critical components. Similarly, the telecommunications and healthcare industries show high demand for electronics yet face vulnerabilities due to limited regional production capacity for key components.

IPC’s electronics manufacturing call to action is included at the end of the synopsis, and it urges EU policymakers to establish an electronics manufacturing strategy within the European Competitiveness Deal and to enact a Strategic Electronics Manufacturing Act. Such initiatives would encourage investment, foster innovation, and create a skilled workforce, each of which are elements that are essential to securing Europe’s position as a global leader in electronics.