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The European Commission approved a €5 billion German measure to support European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company in the construction and operation of a microchip manufacturing plant in Dresden.

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SEMI-CONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING FACILITY

The European Commission approved a €5 billion German measure to support European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company in the construction and operation of a microchip manufacturing plant in Dresden. Further information can be found here.

ZERO CO2 EMMISSION TYRE FACTORY

The European Commission approved a €99.5 million Romanian measure in favour of Nokian Tyres. The aid will support the establishment of a new zero carbon dioxide emission factory for passenger car tyres in Oradea and take the form of a direct grant. Further information can be found here.

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