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On June 4, 2025, the European Commission took a bold and necessary step by officially recognizing several critical raw material projects located in third countries and overseas territories as Strategic Projects under Regulation (EU) 2024/1252. This move marks a pivotal advancement in the EU’s ongoing efforts to ensure resource security, industrial resilience, and strategic autonomy in a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape. Critical raw materials are the backbone of Europe’s green and digital transitions, underpinning everything from battery production to wind turbines and semiconductors. |
The EU quest for Critical Raw Materials and its energy policies The concept of “rare earths” has become familiar to the general audience all over the world in the last few years, as geopolitics and industrial developments, especially those related to the digitalization process, introduced the importance of such materials for modern economies and their future growth. This is especially true for the EU, as European countries discovered how few resources they can rely on, at least as far as the continent’s subsoil is concerned. Click here to read the article |
The Interplay Between Critical Raw Materials, Migration, and EU Policy The European Union’s economic and geopolitical landscape is increasingly defined by the convergence of two pressing challenges: the global competition for critical raw materials (CRMs) and the complex dynamics of migration. These two forces are deeply intertwined, shaping EU policy, foreign relations, and the lives of millions both within and beyond its borders. Click here to read the article |
The impact of rare earth projects on European citizens The need to The European Commission considers critical raw materials as resources of high economic importance, as the EU demand for rare earth metals is expected to increase six-fold by 2030 and seven-fold by 2050; for lithium, EU demand is expected to increase twelve-fold by 2030 and twenty-one-fold by 2050. “Today, Europe relies heavily on imports, often from a single third country, and recent crises have underlined EU strategic dependencies. Without joint and timely action, a well-functioning single market, resiliency and competitiveness, European industries, and EU efforts to meet its climate and digital objectives are at risk, as the EU Commission stated in presenting the European Critical Raw Materials Act. Click here to read the article |
Investing in resilience before the next blackout On 28th April 2025, a massive blackout swept across Spain, Portugal, Andorra, and parts of southern France, plunging millions into darkness and disrupting essential services such as transport, communications, and payments. While power was largely restored within 24 hours, the incident exposed critical vulnerabilities in Europe’s energy infrastructure and underscored the urgent need for coordinated crisis management and investment in resilience. Click here to read the article |
The Influence of Critical Raw Materials on the EU Economy Critical raw materials (CRMs) have emerged as a cornerstone of the European Union’s economic strategy, shaping its industrial base, technological advancement, and green transition. As the EU accelerates efforts to achieve climate neutrality, digital leadership, and strategic autonomy, the availability and security of CRMs have become central to both economic resilience and global competitiveness. Click here to read the article |
PRIMA Launches 2025 Calls to Strengthen Resilience and Innovation in the Mediterranean Region The Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) has officially launched its new calls for proposals, aligning with its strategic research and innovation goals through a global and interconnected response. The 2025 Work Programme is a significant step forward in addressing both persistent and emerging regional challenges, particularly those worsened by climate change and the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to read the article |
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