Policy paper
The Future of European-Chinese Raw Material Supply Chains
Inga Carry, Melanie Müller, and Nadine Godehardt
2023
#Mining
#East Asia and Pacific
#EU / Western Europe
#Sustainability standards
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When it comes to being supplied with raw materials, Europe faces a number of challenges. These include the diversification of European supply chains, the implementation of effective sustainability standards, and the reduction of strategic dependencies on China. What will European-Chinese raw material supply chains look like in 2030? This paper outlines three possible scenarios, illustrating the combined effects of different political and socio-economic developments and the impact they could have on European-Chinese supply chains. It aims to help political actors gain a deeper understanding of possible future trajectories and map out appropriate policy strategies in response to different scenarios.
