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German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck said that US tech giant Intel’s decision to postpone plans to build a major chip factory in Germany won’t change the government’s strategy around building up semiconductor production in Europe. Habeck on Tuesday said Intel’s decision had to do with corporate policy and “financial requirements,” but that the German government has “done our homework” on attracting chipmakers. Habeck said he expects imminent European Commission approval for Germany’s scheme of state subsidies aimed at the sector, and said Germany’s goals remain unaltered despite the Intel deci…

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