Framework for secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials
EP Position
The Industry, Research and Energy Committee presented a report on the Commission proposal to establish a framework for the secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials, and rapporteur Nicola Beer introduced the text in plenary. The debate featured contributions from multiple committee rapporteurs and a Commission representative, and the debate was subsequently closed.
Key Trade Point
The rapporteur for the INTA committee, Anna-Michelle Asimakopoulou, and the ENVI rapporteur, Jessica Polfjärd, both delivered opinions during the plenary debate, illustrating the trade and environmental dimensions raised. Commissioner Thierry Breton also spoke and numerous Members from across political groups participated in the discussion.
What Comes Next
An initial vote had been held on 14 September 2023 and the matter was referred back to the committee responsible for interinstitutional negotiations under Rule 59(4); a plenary vote is recorded in the minutes of 12 December 2023.
Sources
Official Documents
- Tuesday, 12 December 2023 - Strasbourg Parliament's committee produced a report on the Commission proposal for a regulation establishing a framework to secure a sustainable supply of critical raw materials.
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