<p>➀ European semiconductor distribution sales fell 14% YoY in Q2 2025 due to automotive sector decline, with Austria (-36.6%), France (-20%), and Germany (-17%) hit hardest, while Iberia saw a 2.4% rise.</p><p>➁ Component categories varied widely: power and programmable logic sales dropped 21%, while sensors/actuators and discrete components grew. IP&E rose 1.43%, driven by circular connectors (+122.7%) and power supplies.</p><p>➂ DMASS cites geopolitical tensions and supply chain volatility as key challenges, urging Europe to prioritize nearshoring and AI/IoT innovation to counter industrial stagnation.</p>