EU sees time and space to find Nexperia solution, with worst-case avoided
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on November 4, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on November 4, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
The EU is optimistic about resolving the Nexperia chip supply issue with China's cooperation, avoiding worst-case scenarios and seeking a lasting solution.
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Commission said on Tuesday it welcomed industry indications that China had engaged with EU companies to restore partial flow of chips, preventing a worst-case scenario and creating time and space to find a lasting solution.
"We welcome the constructive approach shown by the Netherlands and China," the EU executive said.
It added that the Commission, led by EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic, would continue engagement to find a solution that restored functioning supply chains, while respecting EU economic security.
(Reporting by Philip Blenkinsop and Bart Meijer)
The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, and managing the day-to-day operations of the EU.
Supply chains refer to the entire system of production, processing, and distribution of goods, from raw materials to the final consumer, involving various stakeholders.
Economic security refers to the condition where individuals and nations have stable income or resources to support a minimum standard of living, ensuring financial stability and protection against economic risks.
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