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Entitlement · CPRM-02A Strategic Project is given the highest national significance status the Member State's own law provides, and is treated accordingly throughout permitting.
Promoters of Strategic Projects in the Union are given a right, and this is law in force.
Why it matters
This is law in force, not a proposal.
- It is Art. 10(4), 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 3 industries by name: Waste, Aluminium and Steel. as of 2026-08-18
- Compliance is checked by competent authority, per project. as of 2026-08-18
The rule
New — no predecessor
Trigger
recognition as a Strategic Project, where national law provides such a status
Entitlement
A Strategic Project is given the highest national significance status the Member State's own law provides, and is treated accordingly throughout permitting.
Who is affected
Addressee
Promoters of Strategic Projects in the Union
Class
Businesses
Sectors
Names Waste and landfill, Aluminium and metals, Steel
Applies
From entry into force, 23 May 2024 (Art. 49(1))
Burden drivers
No burden drivers recorded on this provision.
Source text
Verbatim
Without prejudice to obligations provided for in Union law, Strategic Projects in the Union shall be granted the status of the highest national significance possible, where such a status exists in national law, and be treated accordingly in the permit-granting processes.
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