European Union and the formation of its initiative in energy minerals

Martin Sivek, Pavel Kavina and Jakub Jirásek

Energy Policy, 2011, vol. 39, issue 9, 5535-5540

Abstract: In November 2008, the European Union adopted "The raw materials initiative - meeting our critical needs for growth and jobs in Europe", dealing especially with ensuring the future needs of metallic and non-metallic raw materials for EU member state economies. After years of hesitation, this may undoubtedly be considered a very progressive step. The article lists the most relevant reasons why the EU should promptly proceed to the discussion and preparation of a similar material of higher legal force for energy minerals. Basic problem areas of forming a political platform for the preparation of the EU energy initiative include the exploitation of domestic energy raw material deposits, raw materials diplomacy, and the matter of renewable sources.

Keywords: European; Union; Energy; security; Fuels (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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