[chrizel]

> Curious why they've chosen Dresden though.

The region is known for its semiconductor industry, at least in Germany. Quote from Wikipedia about Dresden:

> Silicon Saxony Saxony's semiconductor industry was built up in 1969. Major enterprises today include AMD's semiconductor fabrication spin-off GlobalFoundries, Infineon Technologies, ZMDI and Toppan Photomasks. Their factories attract many suppliers of material and cleanroom technology enterprises to Dresden.

So it just makes sense to build fabs in Dresden because there is already a lot of know-how there.

[luplex]

I wonder how much the decision was influenced by the general lack of opportunity in the east, and the rising alt-right movement as a consequence. I really want eastern Germany to have a better economy.

[thiago_fm]

Had no idea about it. Thank you for the valuable information!