The Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) aims to ensure that the European Union has a secure, diversified, affordable and sustainable supply of raw materials necessary for key sectors of the economy, such as net zero, digital, aerospace and defence. This initiative responds to the need to increase the EU's capacity for critical raw materials and to diversify supplies through international partnerships.
Objectives of the Act
- Safety and Sustainable Delivery:
- CRMA aims to ensure a safe and sustainable supply of critical raw materials by creating resilient EU supply chains.
- Diversification and Resilience:
- The introduction of clear priorities for action and support for investment in research, innovation and skills will increase the EU's diversification and resilience in critical raw materials.
- Support for Key Sectors:
- The CRMA is a key tool supporting strategic sectors in the EU, such as the net zero industry, the digital industry and the aerospace and defence sectors.
Proposals and Position of BSP
- Regulations and Priorities of Action:
- BSP actively participated in the analysis of the CRMA project, highlighting the need to create secure and resilient supply chains and prioritizing investments in research and innovation.
- Security of Supply and Recovery of Raw Materials:
- In the context of CRMA, BSP stressed the need to ensure the security of supply of strategic raw materials and issues related to the recovery of raw materials such as helium.
Future-oriented activities
The CRMA is a key element of the EU's strategy to strengthen its capacity to provide critical raw materials necessary for the sustainability and competitiveness of European industry. The BSP will continue to actively participate in the legislative process, supporting initiatives that promote the security and sustainable supply of critical raw materials.
Sample Documents and Analyses
- CRMA Project Analysis: A document analyzing the proposed regulations for critical raw materials.
- Development of Information: Information on the CRMA consultation, including the position and recommendations of the BSP.
The CRMA is crucial for safeguarding the EU's strategic interests in critical raw materials, while supporting the objectives of sustainability and innovation in European industry.