➀ TSMC held a groundbreaking ceremony for its German plant, marking its first manufacturing expansion into Europe. ➁ The German government has committed to subsidizing half of the construction costs, approximately 5 billion euros. ➂ The plant is expected to start production by the end of 2027, targeting a monthly output of 40,000 12-inch wafers. ➃ The primary focus of the plant will be on mature processes of 28 and 22 nanometers, mainly for automotive chips. ➄ Challenges include finding sufficient local talent and navigating Germany's strong union traditions.