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Published on: 16. March 2023
EU unveiled plans to secure raw materials

Brussels wants to reduce its dependence on China for key raw materials. To achieve this, the EU is to cover a significant share of its demand for critical raw materials on its own by 2030. To achieve this, local value chains are to be rapidly strengthened. A first draft of how to achieve this has been presented by the Brussels-based authority.
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