📊Executive Summary

The article discusses Sweden's lack of a national strategy for semiconductor and advanced electronics amidst global competition from the US, China, and the EU. It emphasizes the critical role of semiconductors in various sectors, including defense and telecommunications, and warns that without a strategic plan, Sweden risks losing jobs and investments. The authors advocate for a long-term innovation program funded by both the government and industry to secure Sweden's position in the semiconductor ecosystem. They highlight the urgency of the situation due to geopolitical tensions and the need for robust supply chains to ensure national security....