Event Brief
Germany to boost raw-materials fund to €1.5 billion
Filed: May 22, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
Summary: Germany plans to increase its national raw-materials fund by up to half to €1.5 billion to reduce reliance on China.
WHO: Germany
WHAT: Plans to increase the firepower of its national raw-materials fund to €1.5 billion and consider expanding it into a sovereign wealth fund from 2028.
WHEN: May 22, 2026 at 5:26 AM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: To reduce dependence on critical supplies from countries such as China and shore up supply chains.
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