The Netherlands has joined the so-called Semicon Coalition of countries that want to strengthen Europe’s semiconductor industry. Launched on Wednesday, the agreement includes Belgium, Germany, Finland, France, Italy, Austria, Poland, Spain and the Netherlands and is aimed at innovation and taking chips to market more quickly. Semiconductors, such as those made by leading Dutch chip manufacturer ASML, are not only an economic priority but also a strategic one, and an important driver for prosperity and security, the countries said in...