MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Inconsistencies in critical raw materials policy – E-002724/2025

Question for written answer  E-002724/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Jorge Martín Frías (PfE)

In an interview in March 2025, Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné underscored the key role that Spain plays in the European plan on critical raw materials, in the light of the seven strategic projects being carried out in the country.

However, although the Commission has repeatedly recognised that nuclear energy will be essential in successfully implementing its decarbonisation plans and in achieving energy independence, radioactive minerals have still not been included in the European Critical Raw Materials Act.

Considering the above:

• 1.Is the Commission planning to revise the regulation in question to include radioactive minerals, which are essential in fuelling nuclear power plants in several Member States?
• 2.What is the Commission’s view on the fact that Member States such as Spain have made exploration and mining for these minerals illegal under the European Green Deal, despite their strategic importance?
• 3.Does the Commission not think that these measures compromise the EU’s energy sovereignty and hinder other Member States from sourcing resources that are available within the EU itself?

Submitted: 3.7.2025