The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, announced at the European Parliament on Wednesday 14 September the launch of a new European law on critical raw materials to secure the European Union’s supplies, as well as a new EU sovereignty fund.
“Lithium and rare earths are already replacing gas and oil at the heart of our economy. By 2030, our demand for these rare metals will increase fivefold”, said the Commission President.
In her view, it is necessary to avoid...