Activities of Emmanouil FRAGKOS related to 2021/2011(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on a European strategy for critical raw materials
Amendments (13)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Underlines that potential risks related to external dependencies are further reduced by the EU’s open economy being integrated in an effective and fair global Trading system. Global trade can notably help to diversify supply sources and sustain demand for our industrial output, helping to cushion possible shocks and disruptions having an impact on internal EU value chains, but also to ensure that the EU can meet its internal demand in case of rapidly increasing demand of certain goods;
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 a (new)
Paragraph -1 a (new)
-1a. Reminds that several technologies, which are considered crucial for the achievement of the "Green Deal" objectives, are fully dependant on specific third countries. Green and digital transitions will lead to a drastic increase in European demand for certain critical raw materials by 2050;
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 b (new)
Paragraph -1 b (new)
-1b. Underlines the importance to aligning the European strategy for critical raw materials with the EU New Industrial Strategy and the renewed EU trade policy;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the new EU Action Plan on Critical Raw Materials and stresses that EU trade policy can play a key role as a vehicle for improving EU access to these materials; notes that the green transition and COVID-19 outbreak hasve exposed the lack of resilience of global value chains for certain key products, showing the need for more robust and resilient supply chains for critical raw materials;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes the importance of widening the scope of the European strategy for critical raw materials, which final aim is charting a path towards greater security and sustainability; security and sustainability of the raw materials supply for the EU industry should address not only the critical raw materials but also all raw materials, including secondary raw materials, that are a strategic part of the key value chains;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Considers important to improve the coordination of the relevant research, entrepreneurship and regional strategies, through the EIT Raw Materials Knowledge Innovation Communities;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that demand for raw materials is projected to double by 2050 and that the EU is highly reliant on non-EU countries for critical raw materials, making diversified sourcing essential to increase the EU’s security of supply; calls, therefore, on the Commission to diversify the supply sources of critical raw materials as much as possible, and reduce current reliance on a few countries; calls on the Commission to focus also on securing supplies by establishing strategic stocks and appropriate stockpiling of critical raw materials in Europe, particularly in light of the uncertainties linked to the evolution of the geopolitical situation worldwide and the potential trade tensions with rich non- EU producer countries; considers products' life-cycle extension and recycling, as well as research for synthetic alternatives, to provide the solutions to the critical raw materials scarcity;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that demand for raw materials is projected to double by 2050 and that the EU is highly reliant on non-EU countries for critical raw materials, making diversified sourcing essential to increase the EU’s security of supply; calls, therefore, on the Commission to strengthen domestic sourcing of raw materials and diversify the supply sources of critical raw materials as much as possible, and reduce current reliance on a few countries; calls on the Commission to focus also on securing supplies by establishing strategic stocks and appropriate stockpiling of critical raw materials in Europe, particularly in light of the uncertainties linked to the evolution of the geopolitical situation worldwide and the potential trade tensions with rich non- EU producer countries;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that demand for raw materials is projected to double by 2050 and that the EU is highly reliant on non-EU countries for critical raw materials, making diversified sourcing essential to increase the EU’s security of supply; calls,for a short- therefore,m solution, calls on the Commission to diversify the supply sources of critical raw materials as much as possible, and reduce current reliance on a few countries; calls on the Commission to focus also on securing supplies by establishing strategic stocks and appropriate stockpiling of critical raw materials in Europe, particularly in light of the uncertainties linked to the evolution of the geopolitical situation worldwide and the potential trade tensions with rich non- EU producer countries;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Considers important to use the trade agreements and strategic partnerships, in order to create the conditions to facilitate EU joint ventures in third, critical, resource-rich countries, while always taking account of responsible sourcing and best practices in business conducts; calls the Commission to monitor the ways in which critical raw materials are produced in China and Africa;
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. Notes the advantages of accelerating Europe's "strategic autonomy" regarding critical raw materials, supporting a European Partnership (Horizon Europe) or an IPCEI. The aim of these instruments should be to cover the entire raw materials – critical and strategic – supply chain: from assessing domestic mineral sources through final use and recycling. It is essential to foster both supply and demand side to strengthen resilience and to contribute to autonomy;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Believes it is crucial to secure specific financial instruments to support investment plans and Research and Innovation funds specifically addressing technologies of processing for extracting valuable raw materials from mining residues, tailing and complex streams;
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 e (new)
Paragraph 3 e (new)
3e. Stresses the importance of securing a wider availability and higher quality of secondary raw materials; a fast and effective revision of existing instruments such as the Waste Shipment Regulation is necessary; the export of this type of waste should occur only when, at the destination, the environmental and social standards and measures to mitigate climate effects and environmental and social impacts are equivalent to EU standards;