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ASML says it sold 'absolutely nothing' in Europe in 2026

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ASML reported that in 2026 it sold no EUV lithography systems to European chipmakers, dropping its European revenue to near zero. The company is urging EU policy to stimulate demand for domestic chip production.

ASML's European sales fell to zero in 2026, down from 5% of profit share in 2024.
No European fab purchased new EUV lithography equipment that year.
ASML is urging EU authorities to create demand for domestic chip manufacturing.

Chip designers and policy makers should note the lack of domestic demand, which threatens Europe's semiconductor competitiveness.

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ASML says it sold 'absolutely nothing' in Europe in 2026

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