EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 5 MIN
Will the EU compromise on green policies to mine critical raw materials?
from Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast
Across the Atlantic, American President Donald Trump has just ordered that deep-sea mining be sped up, which is believed to be highly damaging for the ocean.Meanwhile, every raw material extraction project in Europe meets with strong social opposition. This leaves the EU in a delicate situation when it comes to producing solar panels or batteries without relying on China. Will Europe edge toward a more US-style approach to resource extraction?Production: By Europod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedIn Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Across the Atlantic, American President Donald Trump has just ordered that deep-sea mining be sped up, which is believed to be highly damaging for the ocean.Meanwhile, every raw material extraction project in Europe meets with strong social opposition. This leaves the EU in a delicate situation when it comes to producing solar panels or batteries without relying on China. Will Europe edge toward a more US-style approach to resource extraction?Production: By Europod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedIn Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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