Framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials
Decision
On 14 September 2023 in Strasbourg the European Parliament approved the Commission proposal and amendments as set out in document P9_TA(2023)0325 and recorded under A9-0260/2023, with the outcome described as a majority of the votes cast. Parliament also approved a request to refer the matter back to the committee responsible for interinstitutional negotiations.
What Changes
The adopted text establishes a framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials and amends Regulations (EU) No 168/2013, (EU) 2018/858, (EU) 2018/1724 and (EU) 2019/1020. The report was prepared by the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy with Nicola Beer as rapporteur.
Who Is Affected
The measure is a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council and therefore changes the EU legal framework by amending the listed Union regulations.
Sources
Official Documents
- Thursday, 14 September 2023 - Strasbourg Parliament approved the Commission proposal to establish a framework for secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials and referred the matter back to the committee for interinstitutional negotiations.
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