Undertakings in the Commission's demand-aggregation system may jointly negotiate purchases -- prices and other terms included -- to win better conditions from suppliers or head off shortages, on a transparent basis and within competition law.
Union undertakings consuming strategic raw materials are given a right, and this is law in force.
Why it matters
This is law in force, not a proposal.
- It is Art. 25(5), in the Critical Raw Materials Act. as of 2026-08-18
- The act gives its timing as: From entry into force, 23 May 2024 (Art. 49(1)). as of 2026-08-18
- It names 4 industries by name: Batteries and solar, Clean tech, Automotive and Aviation. as of 2026-08-18
- Compliance is checked by none, per purchase. as of 2026-08-18
The rule
participation in the Commission's demand aggregation system under Art. 25(1)
Undertakings in the Commission's demand-aggregation system may jointly negotiate purchases -- prices and other terms included -- to win better conditions from suppliers or head off shortages, on a transparent basis and within competition law.
Who is affected
Burden drivers
Source text
Union undertakings participating in the system referred to in paragraph 1 may, on a transparent basis, jointly negotiate the purchase, including the prices or other terms and conditions of the purchasing agreement or use joint purchasing in order to achieve better conditions with their suppliers or to prevent shortages. Participating Union undertakings shall comply with Union law, including Union competition law.
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