Raw materials strategy

Critical raw materials: the EU member states' strategies

The EU and its member states want to be more strategic in securing critical raw materials. Few have an actual strategy, let alone concrete goals.

By Leonie Düngefeld

Raw materials strategy: Habeck and Russwurm found agreement

German Economy Minister Habeck presented possible support instruments to ensure a stable supply of raw materials to German industry yesterday. He said that everyone recognized the urgency and direction of the measures. This does not sound like the raw materials paradigm change NGOs call for.

By Leonie Düngefeld

CDU/CSU calls for mining renaissance in Germany

By Leonie Düngefeld

Raw materials working group calls for reduction targets for resource consumption

By Redaktion Table

Raw Materials Act: European Council urges rapid proposal

By Redaktion Table

Critical raw materials: Germany and France initiate debate in the Council

By Redaktion Table

Franziska Brantner: 'A lot of damage can be done on the commodity markets'

In an interview with Till Hoppe and Felix Lee, the Green Party politician talks about the pitfalls of a raw materials strategy, strategic stockpiling and a new trade policy. She also explains why decoupling from China is the wrong way, but diversification is necessary – and what that means for state investment guarantees in China.

By Till Hoppe

Critical raw materials: Should Europe build reserves?

To relieve supply chains and ensure production continuity, companies could build up raw materials reserves. Japan, China, and the USA are miles ahead of Berlin and Brussels where the topic is being discussed. So far, however, this approach has been too expensive. Government stocks could also be part of the strategy.

By Leonie Düngefeld

Six building blocks for the raw materials package

The Commission is pushing ahead with the Raw Materials Initative: yesterday, the first building blocks were presented to the Parliament's Industry Committee. However, much remains open. A draft of the legislative package should be available by the end of the year.

By Leonie Düngefeld

European mining: back to the future

After Russia, Europe wants to free itself from other unhealthy dependencies and develop more stable raw materials supply chains. Suddenly, everyone is talking about rebuilding the European mining industry. How could this succeed?

By Leonie Düngefeld