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Raw materials: EU auditors warn of bottlenecks for the energy transition

The European Court of Auditors believes that the EU's efforts to achieve greater independence regarding critical raw materials, including from China, have so far been largely ineffective. The latest agreements with alternative supplier countries should be put to the test.

Manuel Berkel
02. February 2026
Christoph Bufe, industrial mechanic, inspects a stack on the day of the inauguration of an electrolysis competence centre at Andritz Schuler GmbH. A state-of-the-art assembly plant for electrolyser stacks has been built at the industrial site in Erfurt, which is over 100 years old. Electrolysers are crucial for the production of green hydrogen.
Magnesium is an important component in electrolyzers for the production of hydrogen. (picture alliance/dpa | Martin Schutt)

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Last updated: 02. February 2026

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