<p>➀ The acatech Impuls report advocates for open-source chip design tools to reduce dependencies on proprietary systems dominated by U.S. firms, enhance Europe's digital sovereignty, and accelerate semiconductor innovation;</p><p>➀ Open-source tools are highlighted as critical for specialized applications (e.g., quantum computing) and fostering SME/startup participation, while lowering barriers for academic research and talent development;</p><p>➂ The report calls for a unified European semiconductor strategy, including platforms to integrate open-source tools into industrial workflows and adapt policies to evolving geopolitical challenges.</p>