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Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) Access to raw materials is essential for the Union's economy, security and defence, including the implementation of the EU's Strategic Compass, and the functioning of the internal market. There is a set of non-energy, non-agricultural raw materials that, due to their high economic importance and their exposure to high supply risk, often caused by a high concentration of supply from a few third countries, are considered critical. Given the key role of many such critical raw materials in realising the green and digital transitions, and in light of their use for defence and space applications, demand will increase exponentially in the coming decades. At the same time, the risk of supply disruptions is increasing against the background of rising geopolitical tensions and resource competition. Furthermore, if not managed properly, increased demand for critical raw materials could lead to negative environmental and social impacts. Considering these trends, it is necessary to take measures to ensure access to a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials to safeguard the Union's economic resilience and open strategic autonomy.

2023/06/12
Committee: AFET

Radosław SIKORSKI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)

(da) ensure the EU's ability to achieve its objectives in the realm of security and defence policy by ensuring the supply of critical and strategic raw materials;

2023/06/12
Committee: AFET

Radosław SIKORSKI

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point p a (new)

(pa) Erbium

2023/06/12
Committee: AFET

Radosław SIKORSKI

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point p b (new)

(pb) Europium

2023/06/12
Committee: AFET

Radosław SIKORSKI

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point p c (new)

(pc) Lanthanum