Written question – Measures to safeguard supplies of raw materials to EU industry in the light of China’s export controls – P-001726/2025

Priority question for written answer  P-001726/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Marion Walsmann (PPE)

China’s recently adopted export controls on rare earth metals, including gallium, germanium and graphite, once again demonstrates European industry’s reliance on Chinese supplies for these critical raw materials. These materials are essential for key technologies, such as electromobility and energy from renewable sources.

• 1.What concrete steps have been taken to protect EU industry and find alternative supply sources since Chinese export duties on gallium and other critical raw materials came into force?
• 2.Are any contingency plans in place setting out how the European Union could maintain its industrial base in the event of a prolonged disruption to or complete elimination of supplies of rare earth metals from China, not least in the light of other structural challenges such as the green and digital transitions?

Supporters[1]

Submitted: 30.4.2025

• [1] This question is supported by Members other than the author: Oliver Schenk (PPE), Hildegard Bentele (PPE)