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ASML CEO cautions EU on directing tech projects

Published Friday, June 5, 2026 · Updated June 5

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ASML CEO Christopher Fouquet expressed support for most EU Commission proposals aimed at achieving tech sovereignty. However, he cautioned against the Commission's direct involvement in steering "strategic projects," advocating instead for industry-led initiatives to prevent excessive bureaucracy and complexity.

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  • ASML CEO Christopher Fouquet welcomed most EU Commission proposals for tech sovereignty but cautioned against its involvement in steering "strategic projects".
  • Fouquet argued that strategic projects eligible for state aid should be industry-led to avoid over-complication and bureaucracy.

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    ASML CEO Christopher Fouquet welcomed most EU Commission proposals for tech sovereignty but warned against the Commission's direct involvement in steering "strategic projects" eligible for state aid. He argued that such projects should be industry-led to avoid over-complication and bureaucracy.

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