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Critical raw materials

How China could paralyze Germany’s defense ramp-up

BERLIN — Friedrich Merz wants to turn Germany into Europe’s leading military power. But China still holds the reins thanks to its control of critical minerals needed by Europe’s defense industry. “If China-sourced materials suddenly fall away,  that could stop
18/08/2025

Von der Leyen touts new plan to break ties with China on critical materials

The European Commission will present a new plan to break the EU’s dependencies on China for critical raw materials, President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Saturday. The EU executive chief warned

China tightens its rare earth choke hold on Europe 

BRUSSELS — As Beijing further weaponizes its control over the flow of minerals that Western countries need for their green, defense and digital ambitions, Europe has to face an uncomfortable truth: It

EU can cut red tape without bowing to Trump, says Denmark

HORSENS, Denmark — The European Union’s deregulation drive isn’t just about pleasing Washington, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said Tuesday, arguing Brussels must loosen up its own rules while defending its

Europe’s new magnet plant: A silver bullet for industry, climate and geopolitics? 

NARVA, Estonia — Right on the Russian border, Europe’s first commercial-scale rare-earth magnet factory is starting to supply automotive and green tech customers from a forgotten corner of Estonia. The project represents

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