Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA)

EU Parliament Resolution on China's Critical Raw Materials Export Restrictions Published in Official Journal

The European Parliament has published its resolution condemning China’s export restrictions on critical raw materials, calling for the accelerated implementation of the EU Critical Raw Materials Act. Manufacturers should anticipate intensified pressure to de-risk supply chains and potential new mandates for strategic stockpiling or "trusted partner" sourcing for essential minerals.

5 Apr 2026, 05:06eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Commission Clarifies CRMA Assessment and Competition Rules for High‑Purity Vacuum Salt

The European Commission is assessing high-purity vacuum salt for potential inclusion in the EU Critical Raw Materials list, with a formal update scheduled by May 2027. Strategic planning should account for possible supply diversification mandates and increased antitrust oversight to mitigate market concentration risks in the high-purity salt sector.

31 Mar 2026, 18:40europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Coreper II Provisional Agenda for 1 April 2026 Includes Omnibus IX Automotive, Critical Minerals and Cybersecurity Package

The EU Council is advancing key legislative files on April 1, 2026, including the Omnibus IX automotive package, critical minerals supply chain resilience, and a new cybersecurity framework. These developments signal a strategic push for streamlined vehicle technical standards and enhanced supply chain security, requiring cross-functional alignment on product compliance and sourcing.

29 Mar 2026, 19:06data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Council Working Paper Presents Joint Communication on Strengthening Economic Security

The European Commission has detailed plans to accelerate the Economic Security package and ResourceEU Action Plan, aiming to halve strategic dependencies by 2029. Companies in critical sectors, particularly semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, should anticipate increased supply chain monitoring and a shift toward diversified, 'trusted partner' sourcing strategies.

27 Mar 2026, 07:53data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Parliament DEVE Committee Amendments 10–45 to Critical Raw Materials Regulation (EU) 2024/1252

The EU Parliament DEVE Committee has proposed amendments to the Critical Raw Materials Regulation, seeking to strengthen supply chain traceability and ESG risk assessment mandates for large downstream users. Companies should anticipate more rigorous mapping of raw material origins and mandatory board-level reporting on human rights and environmental impacts.

27 Mar 2026, 07:01europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

European Commission Publishes 'Headwinds and Springboards for EU Industry' Brief

The European Commission’s March 2026 brief identifies energy-intensive sectors and supply chain dependencies as critical vulnerabilities for EU industrial competitiveness. Businesses should anticipate a more interventionist EU industrial policy focused on securing critical raw materials, scaling clean-tech manufacturing, and streamlining regulatory burdens.

26 Mar 2026, 12:19single-market-economy.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Parliament Questions Commission on Critical Raw Materials Act Targets

The European Parliament has formally challenged the Commission over the feasibility of 2030 Critical Raw Materials Act targets following reports of stagnant progress in diversification and recycling. This scrutiny signals a likely shift toward more interventionist measures, including accelerated permitting and stricter circularity requirements, to secure supply chains for the energy transition.

26 Mar 2026, 11:44europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Parliament's Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Proposes Amendments to Critical Raw Materials Act

The EU Parliament’s ITRE Committee has proposed tightening Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) rules, expanding mandatory labeling to all products containing permanent magnets and refining recycled-content definitions. Manufacturers must prepare for stricter disclosure of magnet composition by 2027 and mandatory minimum recycled-content targets by 2031, necessitating deeper supply chain traceability for rare earth elements.

24 Mar 2026, 13:04europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Council Working Party on Competitiveness and Growth: Meeting on Critical Minerals MoU and Industrial Accelerator Act (23 March 2026)

EU Council is advancing the Industrial Accelerator Act and a strategic EU-US partnership to secure critical mineral supply chains. These initiatives aim to accelerate industrial decarbonization and raw material security through streamlined permitting and deeper transatlantic trade alignment.

21 Mar 2026, 16:16data.consilium.europa.euEuropean UnionUnited States

European Commission Answer On EU White Goods Competitiveness And Possible CBAM Expansion (E-000381/2026)

The European Commission has signaled its intent to expand the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to white goods and review the WEEE Directive under a forthcoming Circular Economy Act. This indicates a strategic shift toward protecting EU manufacturers through carbon-related trade measures and stricter circularity requirements to secure secondary raw material supplies.

20 Mar 2026, 06:23europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Member States Call for Environmental Permitting Omnibus to Accelerate Cross-Sector Permitting

Seven EU Member States are calling for a consolidated "environmental permitting omnibus" to harmonize fragmented project-approval rules across the energy, industrial, and biotech sectors. This push for regulatory simplification aims to reduce litigation risks and compliance costs for large-scale investments, while maintaining national control over specific permitting timelines.

18 Mar 2026, 16:27data.consilium.europa.euEuropean UnionBelgiumCzechiaFranceIrelandLatviaSlovakiaLuxembourg

European Ombudsman Upholds Commission Refusal to Disclose Strategic Project Application Under Critical Raw Materials Act

The European Ombudsman has upheld the Commission's decision to withhold confidential business data from failed "strategic project" applications under the Critical Raw Materials Act. This reinforces the protection of sensitive commercial and technical information for CRMA applicants, providing greater certainty for companies navigating the strategic project recognition process.

18 Mar 2026, 16:11ombudsman.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Commission Clarifies CRMA Consultation Duties for Indigenous Peoples (E-000115/2026)

The European Commission has clarified that Strategic Projects under the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) must include substantive plans for indigenous consultation and social impact mitigation. This reinforces that securing EU strategic status requires rigorous ESG compliance and social licensing, even as national authorities retain final permitting jurisdiction.

18 Mar 2026, 16:07europarl.europa.euEuropean UnionNorway

EU Commission Call for Evidence on Targeted Revision of the Water Framework Directive

The EU Commission launched a call for evidence in March 2026 to revise the Water Framework Directive, targeting regulatory bottlenecks for critical raw material projects. This signals a strategic shift toward streamlining environmental permitting to support industrial autonomy while maintaining water protection standards.

17 Mar 2026, 17:08environment.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Environment Council: Member States Call For Cross-sector Environmental Permitting Omnibus

EU Member States are calling for a consolidated 'environmental permitting omnibus' to harmonize fragmented permitting rules across major climate and industrial regulations. This initiative aims to reduce legal uncertainty and procedural delays for strategic projects, signaling a shift toward a more streamlined, cross-sectoral regulatory framework for industrial operations.

14 Mar 2026, 15:02data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Commission Clarifies Review of EU–Rwanda Raw Materials MoU and Conflict Minerals Due Diligence

The EU Commission has confirmed the EU-Rwanda Raw Materials MoU is under review and currently non-binding, with no immediate implementation roadmap. Importers of tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold must maintain full compliance with existing EU Conflict Minerals Regulation as political scrutiny of upstream supply chains intensifies.

14 Mar 2026, 13:47europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Romania CES Issues Negative Opinion On Draft Law Implementing EU Critical Raw Materials Regulation

Romania's Economic and Social Council (CES) rejected a draft law implementing the EU Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) in March 2026, citing concerns over accelerated permitting and weakened environmental safeguards. This development signals likely delays and revisions to the national framework, requiring companies to monitor potential changes in expropriation rules and environmental compliance timelines for strategic mining projects.

14 Mar 2026, 08:38ces.roRomaniaEuropean Union

EU Council Presidency 2nd Compromise Note on Amending Regulation (EU) 2024/1252 (Critical Raw Materials Regulation)

The EU Council Presidency has released a second compromise proposal to amend the Critical Raw Materials Regulation, emphasizing alignment with Ecodesign standards and the defence sector. Companies should anticipate integrated reporting via Digital Product Passports and harmonized recycled content methodologies to streamline supply chain transparency.

12 Mar 2026, 21:28data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

EU INTA Committee Schedules Votes On Turnberry Trade Proposals And Debates Critical Minerals Partnership

The EU INTA Committee is advancing trade legislation for the EU-US 'Turnberry' deal and formalizing a trilateral critical minerals partnership with the US and Japan. These developments signal a shift toward standards-based markets and joint supply chain resilience measures, impacting procurement strategies for mineral-dependent industries.

12 Mar 2026, 21:24europarl.europa.euEuropean UnionUnited StatesJapan

EU Parliament ENVI Committee Publishes Amendments 276–524 to Draft Opinion on European Competitiveness Fund Regulation

The EU Parliament’s ENVI committee has proposed extensive amendments to the European Competitiveness Fund, seeking to mandate stricter alignment with decarbonisation, circular economy, and "do no significant harm" principles. This signals a shift toward tying future industrial funding directly to strategic project status under the Net-Zero Industry Act and Critical Raw Materials Act.

12 Mar 2026, 05:02europarl.europa.euEuropean Union