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EU Struggles to Curb Energy Transition Dependence on China

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1 September 2026

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Clean Energy

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Europe

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Fusion42 · 1 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The European Union is facing challenges in reducing its dependence on China for critical materials and technologies essential for the energy transition, despite efforts to diversify supply chains and increase domestic production.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You need to rethink your supply chain dependencies for clean energy tech as the EU’s reliance on China remains entrenched. New opportunities open for sourcing critical materials outside China but act fast before competitors fill the gap.

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