Sweden joins European semiconductor coalition

A Strategic Leap for Technological Leadership: Sweden has taken an important step to strengthen Europe’s technological sovereignty and future competitiveness by joining the European Semiconductor Coalition. The decision, formalized on September 29, 2025, underlines the importance of collective European action to build a robust and globally competitive semiconductor sector.

Published on September 30, 2025

Facts box: Key coalition documents

Semicon Coalition Declaration (29 Sept 2025)

Calls for a revised EU Chips Act to strengthen Europe’s semiconductor leadership.
Outlines three strategic objectives: prosperity, indispensability, and resilience.
Sets policy priorities in R&D, funding, talent, sustainability, and international partnerships.
Signed by all 27 EU Member States, including Sweden’s Deputy PM Ebba Busch.

[Read the full declaration]

Industry Endorsement of the Declaration (29 Sept 2025)

Issued by over 70 leading companies and associations (e.g., ASML, Bosch, Infineon, Intel, Svensk Elektronik).
Urges bold EU and Member State action with clear ownership and execution.
Highlights the need for better business climate conditions (simplified regulations, reliable energy, secure raw materials).
Calls for a market- and industry-driven business case connecting European and global end markets.

[Read the full industry endorsement]

A united front for sovereignty and competitiveness

Minister for Energy, Business and Industry and Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch signed the Semicon Coalition Declaration, aligning Sweden with the EU’s 26 other Member States — in total 27 countries.

Semiconductors are the foundation of modern technology, powering everything from AI and defense to energy, communication, and mobility. With global supply chains still vulnerable, Europe must act together to secure future growth.

Through its participation, Sweden seeks to:

Influence the direction of the upcoming Chips Act 2.0.
Safeguard national security interests by strengthening control over critical technologies.
Build a stronger talent pipeline in a rapidly expanding industry.
Ensure Swedish companies gain access to new investments, research programs, and pilot facilities.

Semicon Sweden coodinates national efforts

Sweden’s engagement is coordinated by Semicon Sweden, hosted by Svensk Elektronik. The initiative brings together industry, academia, and authorities to prepare a national semiconductor strategy. This strategy will be a key tool for Sweden’s participation in the wider European framework.

Svensk Elektronik also manages the dialogue with government and national authorities, acting as a link between the private sector, research, and policymakers.

Elisabet Österlund, CEO of Svensk Elektronik, emphasizes:
“It is crucial for Sweden to have a voice when Europe’s future technological infrastructure is shaped. By participating in the coalition, we can both contribute to and benefit from a joint investment in semiconductors.”

Alongside the government’s declaration, Svensk Elektronik signed the Industry Endorsementcoordinated by theEuropean Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA). This reflects the industry’s call for joint action by governments and companies to secure Europe’s role in the global semiconductor market.

With support from the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth (Tillväxtverket), Semicon Sweden aims to turn this momentum into concrete action. According to Svensk Elektronik, “immediate and bold measures are required to translate the ambitions into practice.”

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