The Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU intends to be fully in line with the French [Presidency’s] actions to strengthen European autonomy in the area of raw materials as well as parts and products described as “strategic”, according to the programme for the next six months, which was consulted on Friday, 8 July. It will emphasise deepening the internal market.
Thus, the Czech Republic will focus on strengthening “open strategic autonomy” while ensuring that the...