Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-000995/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Daniel Buda (PPE)
The European Union is heavily dependent on imports of critical raw materials which are essential for the technology industry, battery manufacturing, renewable energy and other strategic sectors. In particular, the dependence on China and other third countries poses major economic and geopolitical risks, especially in the context of global trade tensions. Romania harbours significant reserves of these raw materials, but mining and processing are still underdeveloped, and investment in this field is limited. If no concrete measures are taken, there is a risk that the EU’s competitive position will weaken in the long term.
- 1.Having regard to the EU’s goal of reducing its dependence on critical raw materials from China and other third countries, what strategies is the Commission implementing to stimulate the mining, processing and recycling of these materials within the Union?
- 2.How will the Commission support Romania, a country with significant potential in this field, in developing its industrial capacities for the extraction and refining of critical raw materials?
- 3.Furthermore, are there plans to encourage the creation of an integrated European supply chain industry for these resources?
Submitted: 7.3.2025