Critical raw materials: Doubts raised about the EU’s project selection

The European Commission is supporting strategic projects in order to ensure Europe’s supply of raw materials. Internal documents now reveal that the Commission disregarded expert advice when making its selections. The final list includes projects that are controversial from both a social and environmental perspective.

13. Mai 2026
Protests against the Barroso lithium mine in Portugal – one of the controversial projects. (picture alliance / Hans Lucas | Henrique Campos)

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Letzte Aktualisierung: 13. Mai 2026