The Dutch government has taken control of Nexperia, citing a "threat" to Europe's semiconductor capabilities.
Nexperia was acquired by Chinese contract manufacturing giant Wingtech Technology in 2018.
The country's Ministry of Economic Affairs invoked the Goods Availability Act for the first time, pointing to "serious governance shortcomings" at Nexperia.
The Dutch government has taken control to preserve Nexperia as a crucial part of Europe's semiconductor value chain.
Author's summary: Netherlands takes control of Nexperia due to governance concerns.