On 17–18 June 2026, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted an opinion urging the European Union to increase investment in critical raw‑materials supply chains. The committee noted that the Commission’s RESourceEU Action Plan, which aims to reduce dependence on imports, is a positive step but requires far more funding than the proposed €3 billion. It called for measures to improve competitiveness, such as lowering energy costs, supporting renewable power contracts, and speeding up permitting without compromising environmental and social safeguards. The opinion also highlighted the importance of recycling, circularity and local community involvement, and urged the EU to strengthen domestic extraction, processing and recycling capacity while diversifying international partnerships.
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