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Commission selects 13 Strategic Projects in third countries to secure access to raw materials and to support local value creation

The Commission adopted the first list of 13 Strategic Projects on strategic raw materials located outside of the EU, including in overseas countries or territories. The Strategic Projects will diversify the EU's sources of supply and increase economic security. At the same time, the projects are designed to boost local value creation in third countries. […]

Commission selects 47 Strategic Projects to secure and diversify access to raw materials in the EU

The Commission has adopted, for the first time, a list of 47 Strategic Projects to boost domestic strategic raw material capacities, which will in turn strengthen the European raw materials value chain and diversify sources of supply. The new Strategic Projects mark an important milestone in the implementation of the Critical Raw Material Act (CRMA), […]

EU boosts innovation with new European partnerships in advanced materials, textiles and photovoltaics

The Commission has taken a key step in advancing Europe's technological leadership and sustainability goals by creating three new European Partnerships on advanced materials, textiles, and photovoltaics. Established under Horizon Europe, these partnerships will drive growth, sustainability and resilience, contributing to a strong, inclusive and globally competitive Europe. Identified as essential in the Horizon Europe […]