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Squabbles over seats must not delay EU raw materials hub, lawmaker says

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25 October 2026

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Fusion42 · 25 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

The EU plans to establish a Critical Raw Materials Centre by 2027 to reduce dependency on China for rare earths and magnets essential in sectors like automotive and defense. Despite a recent deal with China to fast-track export licences, European lawmakers express concerns over dependency and stress the importance of industrial policy and increased European raw materials production.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Industrial.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

EU lawmakers are moving quickly to create a central hub to cut imports from China and boost local supplies of magnets and rare earths. You need to connect with new EU programs and look for partnerships to secure supply and funding alongside this policy push.

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