( May 19, 2026, 09:39 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The European Commission opened a call on Monday for evidence on possible EU powers for stockpiling, joint purchasing, financing support and market intelligence for strategic minerals. The initiative, known as the European Critical Raw Materials Centre, targets supply risks affecting manufacturing, defense, aerospace and clean-tech industries, with Brussels highlighting growing disruptions linked to Chinese export restrictions on rare earth elements. The commission said it plans to present legislation in the second quarter of this year.Summary follows. Full call for evidence can be found below....
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