"A citizen of an advanced industrialised nation consumes in six months the energy and raw materials that have to last the citizen of a developing country his entire lifetime."
-Maurice Strong, oil and mineral businessman
Our Aims
The CRM Interest Group works to strengthen the EU economy on solid foundations.
The MEP Interest Group on Critical Raw Materials was formed at the request of Prof. Carlos Zorrinho MEP to promote the interests of Critical Raw Materials (CRMS).
The CRM Interest group does not aim to create or support "political issues". The only political statement for the CRM Interest Group is to recognise the importance of the CRM's for Europe's Circular Economy.
What Are CRMs?
Raw Materials form Europe's strong industrial base, producing a broad range of goods and applications used in everyday life and modern technologies.
There is a growing concern about access to some of these materials.
CRMs are raw materials of high importance to the EU economy and of high risk associated with their supply.
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According to the Commission
A list of identified CRMs serves to:
strengthen the competitiveness of European
industry
foster efficient use and recycling of materials
negotiate trade agreements
develop research and innovation
increase awareness of supply risks