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Guest Column | The reason why Intel pulled the plug on Poland

Last month business headlines in Poland were dominated by news of Intel Corporation’s decision to withdraw from its ambitious investment plans in Europe, particularly the construction of highly anticipated semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Germany and Poland.

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Intel announces suspension of construction on massive factory in western Poland

Intel has suspended its key investments in Europe for two years, including the construction of a huge factory in Poland, the country’s Minister of Digital Affairs, Krzysztof Gawkowski, said.

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European Commission approves Polish public aid for $4.6 billion Intel investment

The European Commission has approved Polish government plans to grant over €1.7 billion in financial aid for a €4.15 billion Intel semiconductor plant.

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Construction of $4.6 bln Intel factory in Poland moves a step closer

If approved, the semiconductor plant would create 2,000 new jobs.

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Poland holds talks with EU over accelerating process for Intel investment

Krzysztof Gawkowski, Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs, held talks on Thursday with European Commission (EC) Vice-President Margrethe Vestager and Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson, aimed at accelerating the approval process over public aid for an investment in Poland by the U.S. tech company Intel.