b'The pandemic has highlighted the risk involved, including for the EU, in relying heavily on external suppliers. The EU\'s 30 critical raw materials (CRMs) combine two characteristics: they are strategically important for its industry and economy, and there are high risks associated with securing their supply. The twin transition to a green and digital future relies particularly on the safe and diverse supply of CRMs.\\n\\t\\t\\t\\t
\\n\\t\\t\\t\\thttps://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/document.html?reference=EPRS_BRI(2020)659426\\n\\t\\t\\t\\t
\\n\\t\\t\\t\\thttps://youtu.be/kAEdvuDqmd0\\n\\t\\t\\t\\t
Source: \\xa9 European Union - EP'