Strengthening EU Economic Security via Strategic Trade

by name voted on 16.06.2026

Summary

This report proposes a strategy for the EU to protect its economic interests by reducing dependencies on single suppliers, countering unfair trade practices, and securing critical technologies through better investment screening.

10 16.06.2026

Report

trade

energy

economy

industry

environment

social policy

public administration

administrative reform

international relations

information technology and data processing

Key points

The EU needs a proactive economic security strategy to address the shift toward geopolitical rivalry and systemic competition.
There is an urgent need to diversify supply chains to reduce extreme dependencies on single countries for critical raw materials like rare earths.
The EU should strengthen its trade defense tools, such as anti-dumping duties, to counter unfair competition and market distortions.
Investment screening must be rigorously applied to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive technologies from foreign influence.

Vote

PPE

S&D

PfE

ECR

Renew

Verts/ALE

The Left

NI

ESN

Total

Documents (PDFs)

REPORT on the role of trade in strengthening the EU’s economic security DRAFT REPORT Role of trade in strengthening the EU’s economic security Role of trade in strengthening the EU's economic security

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