Germany's dependence on rare minerals processed in China jeopardizes European ambitions for rearmament and military autonomy.
Lara Maior
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Germany aspires to become 'Europe's dominant military force', but China's dependence on rare minerals complicates this plan. Nearly all modern military systems depend on critical minerals, most of which are processed in China, creating risks for the German defense industry. Even the economy ministry recognizes the vulnerability, and lawmakers are calling for solutions, including strategic stockpiles and tapping domestic resources. A paradigm shift is needed, turning critical resources into a national security issue.
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