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Drones & Autonomy · Policy

EDA to launch drone technology hubs in Latvia and Netherlands with 2027 exercises

The European Defence Agency is set to launch drone technology hubs in Latvia and the Netherlands, culminating in exercises planned for 2027.

Why it matters: The establishment of these new drone technology hubs by the European Defence Agency in Latvia and the Netherlands highlights coordinated European capability development and preparation for uncrewed systems through upcoming 2027 exercises.

INSIGHT EU MONITORING 1 day ago European Union Netherlands

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News · News

Netherlands Relies on China for Seven of Eight Critical Raw Materials, CBS Finds

A study by Statistics Netherlands has found that the Netherlands depends heavily on China for the supply of seven out of eight critical raw materials.

Why it matters: This heavy reliance on a single external supplier highlights supply chain vulnerabilities for critical raw materials essential to European industries and technology sectors.

IndexBox 1 day ago European Union Netherlands

Semiconductors · News

China controls key materials for Dutch chips, defence and energy

China maintains control over key materials essential for Dutch chips, defence systems, and energy sectors, according to a report.

Why it matters: Dependency on Chinese control over key materials creates strategic vulnerabilities for critical Dutch sectors including semiconductors, defence, and energy, impacting European supply chain security.

DutchNews.nl 1 day ago Netherlands Global

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Critical Minerals · News

China is leading supplier of seven critical raw materials to the Netherlands

According to the Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek, China has become the leading supplier of seven critical raw materials to the Netherlands.

Why it matters: This highlights supply chain dependencies on China for critical raw materials within Europe, directly impacting industrial and economic security.

Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek | CBS 1 day ago Netherlands Global

Critical Minerals · Industry

Mitsubishi Materials' Copper Recovery Project from E-Scrap Selected as EU Strategic Project

Mitsubishi Materials has had its copper recovery project from e-scrap in the Netherlands selected as an EU Strategic Project.

Why it matters: The selection of this e-scrap copper recovery project as an EU Strategic Project highlights its strategic importance for European material supply chains and circular economy initiatives within the Union.

Circular Economy Hub 2 days ago European Union Netherlands