German Chancellor Mertz Urges EU Stockpiling of Critical Raw Materials

German Chancellor Friedrich Mertz called on EU member states to stockpile key raw materials to reduce dependence on external suppliers involved in mineral extraction and processing. The statement signals a strategic push toward resource security, though no concrete policy or timeline was provided. This reflects growing EU concern over supply-chain vulnerabilities in critical minerals.

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