Semiconductor production in Germany: Olaf Scholz, the chip chancellor – Politics

A Chancellor like that can’t do everything on his own, of course, but nobody should say later that Olaf Scholz didn’t lend a hand. Which is why a small statistic compiled by helpful minds in the federal government documents that the Chancellor has been present 23 times since he took office when the start of construction or completion of a new production facility, a new factory or an important facility was celebrated in the country. Five groundbreaking ceremonies, four foundation stone layings, three openings and two commissionings are recorded. Number 24 is now new on the list, the groundbreaking for the semiconductor factory in Dresden, in which the Taiwanese manufacturer TSMC is playing a major role. When Scholz wants to spread confidence in the country, the shovel is his tool of choice.