Italy at the center of the EU's strategy on critical materials reservation

The European Union is entering a new phase of ensuring energy and raw material independence. According to Jin10, Italy, along with France and Germany, plays a key role in accelerating the plan to create strategic reserves aimed at reducing Europe’s dependence on external suppliers of critical materials. Four anonymous sources confirmed the EU’s intention to transform its approach to managing critical raw materials.

New Independence Architecture: What Brussels is Betting On

In 2025, the EU launched the comprehensive RESourceEU program, aimed at establishing a joint mechanism for stockpiling and imposing restrictions on the export of secondary metal waste and rare earth materials. This step signifies a fundamental shift in the strategic thinking of European leaders. Instead of relying on global supply chains, the EU is building its own ecosystem of critical materials.

France and Germany’s Role in Accelerating the Process

France and Germany serve as the driving forces of this transformation. Their active stance in developing reserve mechanisms demonstrates an understanding of the importance of technological sovereignty. Germany, as one of Europe’s largest industrial centers, bears particular responsibility for ensuring stable access to materials for electronics and energy.

Waiting for Details: Step-by-Step Towards Implementation

Currently, the European Commission has not disclosed the full implementation plan. Experts indicate that specific reserve mechanisms, material selection criteria, and funding details are to be clarified in the coming months. However, the very fact that work on strategic materials is being accelerated indicates the EU’s serious intent to reformat the European economy based on efficiency and independence.

Italy’s geographic and geopolitical role as the “car of the EU” is strengthening due to its strategic location and industrial capabilities within this initiative.