ANALYSIS OF CRITICAL DEPENDENCIES

We measure the degree of dependencies of the EU in its trade relations. We focus on the products needed to achieve Europe’s dual transformation ‒ decarbonisation and digitalisation. Our aim is to sharpen the awareness among policy-makers and initiate the development of strategies that help identify and reduce critical dependencies. We pay particular attention to strengthening existing multilateral organisations, e.g. the World Trade Organisation, and rules, as well as to developing new multilateral alliances and partnerships.