日・ＥＵ、半導体で協力覚書　供給混乱回避へ「早期警戒」

　西村康稔経済産業相は４日、欧州連合（ＥＵ）の執行機関、欧州委員会のブルトン委員と経産省で会談し、半導体分野の協力関係に関する覚書を締結した。サプライチェーン（供給網）の混乱を避けるため、情報を迅速に共有する「早期警戒メカニズム」と呼ばれる枠組みを整えることが柱となる。（2023/07/04-18:58）

Japanese industry minister Yasutoshi Nishimura and European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation between Japan and the European Union in the semiconductor field.
   The MOU includes the establishment of a mechanism to share information quickly to prevent supply chain disruptions in the event of natural disasters and other developments.
   Semiconductors are indispensable for automobiles, electronic devices and other goods, and any disruption in semiconductor supply chains could have a major impact on the production of these products.
   The MOU also stipulates that Japan and the EU will cooperate closely on research and development of next-generation semiconductors and hold regular meetings.
   The two sides will also exchange views on the development of human resources in the semiconductor field.