Framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials
Decision
The European Parliament adopted its position at first reading on 12 December 2023 on the Commission proposal for a regulation establishing a framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials (procedure 2023/0079(COD); report A9‑0260/2023). The adopted text is recorded as P9_TA(2023)0454 and, following agreement with the Council, corresponds to the final legislative act Regulation (EU) 2024/1252.
What Changes
The act establishes an EU framework aimed at securing and making sustainable the supply of critical raw materials and amends Regulations (EU) No 168/2013, (EU) 2018/858, (EU) 2018/1724 and (EU) 2019/1020. Parliament instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and national parliaments and asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially replaces or amends the proposal.
Who Is Affected
The decision directly involves the European Parliament, the Council, the European Commission and national parliaments and modifies the EU regulatory instruments referenced in the text.
Sources
Official Documents
- Tuesday, 12 December 2023 - Strasbourg Parliament adopted at first reading its position on the regulation establishing a framework for secure and sustainable critical raw materials supply, setting the basis for Regulation (EU) 2024/1252.
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