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The Dutch government has reportedly launched a secret task force to keep chip giant ASML in the Netherlands. Dubbed “Operation Beethoven,” the task force was formed to allay ASML’s fears about the local business climate, according to De Telegraaf. Citing anonymous sources, the Dutch newspaper said the company was considering an expansion outside the Netherlands. France was mooted as a potential destination. Such a move would leave a deep impact. ASML is Europe’s most valuable tech company. It’s also the world’s only manufacturer of EUV lithography machines, which are essential to producing the most advanced computer chips. These unique capabilities…

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