The European Union’s strategy to bolster its military capabilities is hampered by an unseen vulnerability—its significant dependence on essential raw materials. In order to decrease these dependencies, Brussels is advocating for increased domestic excavation, recycling, and broadening its material sources. However, putting these plans into action is proving to be a substantial obstacle.
Source: https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/10/the-hidden-backbone-of-the-eus-rearmament-securing-critical-raw-materials