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"European industry is faced with a delicate situation in terms of its raw materials supply. We currently depend to a large extent on imports, especially for rare earths. These resources are of paramount importance to the EU’s transition towards a sustainable, low-carbon economy.
I think that the proposal to establish a European raw materials working group that encompasses all the relevant Directorate-Generals may have a positive impact and is an effective measure. This working group should develop priority actions for managing the key elements and ensure strategic cohesion. At the same time, I believe that particular attention must be focused on recovering useful materials from urban waste.
The challenge that we are currently facing must be turned into an opportunity to revitalise Europe’s industrial power by leveraging our research, development and innovation potential. We must keep ourselves at the forefront of the global competitive environment and adopt an industrial innovation strategy which will allow us to streamline the use of resources and recycling processes. Last but not least, we must ensure that the European Union develops lasting, mutually beneficial partnerships with countries rich in resources, as well as strategies based on them."@en1
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