Major Boost for Greece as Metlen processing site named today as one of EU critical projects25 Mar 2025 19:31
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Major Boost for Greece as Metlen processing site named today as one of EU critical projects
> 47 Strategic Projects to secure and diversify access to raw materials in the EU
> The Commission has adopted, for the first time, a list of 47 Strategic Projects to boost domestic strategic raw material capacities, which will in turn strengthen the European raw materials value chain and diversify sources of supply. The new Strategic Projects mark an important milestone in the implementation of the Critical Raw Material Act (CRMA), which aims to ensure European extraction, processing and recycling of strategic raw materials meet 10%, 40% and 25% of EU's demand by 2030, respectively. By helping Europe meet these targets, the new Strategic Projects contribute significantly to Europe's green and digital transitions, while supporting Europe's defence industry and aerospace industries.
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_25_864
"Benefits for the selected projects
To become operational, the 47 Strategic Projects have an expected overall capital investment of €22.5 billion. These projects will be able to benefit from coordinated support by the Commission, Member States and financial institutions to become operational, notably regarding access to finance and support to connect with relevant off-takers."
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