Italy and Germany have pledged to tighten cooperation on securing critical raw materials, warning that Europe cannot allow any single power to dominate pricing and supply in sectors that underpin manufacturing and technology.
At an intergovernmental summit in Rome, Italian and German leaders backed a joint effort to build “stable and safe” supply chains for essential inputs used across industry, from advanced manufacturing to high-tech components. The announcement was detailed in a report on the joint pledge.
Italy’s foreign minister said Europe needs a unified position on raw material pricing, arguing that the continent should not be forced into dependence on one dominant market. The statement also pointed to deeper cooperation in strategic areas such as silicon and microchips, according to the same coverage.
The push reflects growing European concern about supply-chain vulnerability and competitiveness, as governments face pressure to secure access to materials tied to semiconductors, industrial production, and defense manufacturing.