Rare Earths and Europe’s
Strategic Vulnerability

We are excited to share our latest policy report, Rare Earths and Europe’s

Strategic Vulnerability: The Path to Autonomy published by the Global Policy Research Group and authored by our talented intern, Marie-Alix Depuydt.

This report dives into Europe’s critical dependence on China for rare earth elements (REEs)—vital for renewable energy, defense, and digital industries—and explores strategies to reduce this vulnerability.

🔍 Key takeaways:

✅ The risks of Europe’s 98% reliance on China for REE imports

✅ Policy implications of the Critical Raw Materials Act

✅ Solutions for sustainable domestic mining, innovation, and international cooperation

Marie-Alix’s work emphasizes the urgency of securing a resilient and independent supply chain as Europe advances its green and digital transitions. We are proud to support emerging voices in policy research!