Critical Chemicals Alliance: "Dominated by chemicals industry interests from the outset" (NGOs report)

"Since the Critical Chemicals Alliance’s launch, it has been clear that the European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) is in the driving seat of this initiative, with the Commission’s industry department, DG GROW, unconcerned by the risk of the process being unduly influenced by corporate interests", according to a dedicated report released by the European Environmental Bureau and the Corporate Europe Observatory, on 03/07/2026.

The report, entitled “Captured! The Critical Chemicals Alliance: by industry, for industry”, points out the alliance launched in January 2026 aims to identify which chemicals and production sites are considered “critical” for Europe’s economy. Its recommendations are expected to inform future industrial policy and public funding measures, including state aid and…