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Add as preferred source on GoogleThe EU plans to stockpile critical minerals to mitigate supply disruptions amid rising geopolitical tensions, as per a draft document by the European Commission.
(Reuters) -The European Union plans to stockpile critical minerals as a precaution against potential supply disruptions due to geopolitical tension, the Financial Times reported on Saturday, citing a draft document by the European Commission.
"The EU faces an increasingly complex and deteriorating risk landscape marked by rising geopolitical tensions, including conflict, the mounting impacts of climate change, environmental degradation, and hybrid and cyber threats," the newspaper quoted the draft as saying.
The document warns that the higher-risk environment was driven by "increased activity from hacktivists, cybercriminals and state-sponsored groups", the FT said.
The European Commission did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
The draft document, due to be published next week and still subject to change, says there is "limited common understanding of which essential goods are needed for crisis preparedness against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving risk landscape", the newspaper reported.
In March, the European Commission unveiled its EU Preparedness Union Strategy, urging member states to strengthen stockpiles of critical equipment and encouraging citizens to keep at least 72 hours' worth of essential supplies in case of emergencies.
The strategy was designed to prepare the bloc for risks such as natural disasters, cyberattacks and geopolitical crises, including the possibility of armed aggression against EU countries.
(Reporting by Surbhi Misra in Bengaluru; Editing by Tom Hogue and William Mallard)
The European Union plans to stockpile critical minerals to mitigate potential supply disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions.
The EU faces a complex risk landscape due to rising geopolitical tensions, climate change impacts, and increased activity from cybercriminals and hacktivists.
The EU Preparedness Union Strategy urges member states to enhance stockpiles of critical equipment and encourages citizens to be prepared for emergencies lasting at least 72 hours.
The strategy is designed to prepare the EU for risks such as natural disasters, cyberattacks, and geopolitical crises, including potential armed aggression against EU countries.
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