Bundestag motion: Evaluate raw material partnerships with ASEAN countries and shape raw materials and security foreign policy
20/14222: Motion to evaluate raw material partnerships with ASEAN states and shape raw materials and security foreign policy (PDF)
The Bundestag is calling on the federal government to evaluate the raw materials partnerships with the ASEAN states and to shape the raw materials and security foreign policy accordingly. The motion 20/14222, which was adopted on 16 December 2024, states that the partnerships should be designed in such a way that the supply chains are diversified and that the ecological and social consequences of the extraction of raw materials are taken into account.
The Bundestag emphasizes the importance of the ASEAN region for Germany’s raw materials supply. The region has significant deposits of critical raw materials such as cobalt, lithium and rare earths, which are essential for the production of batteries, electric motors and other high-tech products.
However, the Bundestag also notes that the extraction and processing of raw materials in the ASEAN region is often associated with environmental and social problems. Deforestation, water pollution and violations of human rights are common.
The motion therefore calls on the federal government to work with the ASEAN countries to develop sustainable and socially responsible raw materials partnerships. The focus should be on promoting recycling, improving environmental standards and ensuring compliance with human rights.
The Bundestag also calls on the federal government to strengthen the diplomatic dialogue with the ASEAN countries on raw materials and security policy. The aim should be to create a common understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the raw materials sector and to develop joint strategies for a sustainable and secure supply of raw materials.
The motion was adopted with a large majority. The Greens, SPD, FDP and CDU/CSU voted in favor of the motion. The AfD and Left Party voted against it.
Detailed information on the motion:
- Title: Antrag Mit den ASEAN-Staaten die Rohstoffpartnerschaften evaluieren und die Rohstoff- und Sicherheitsaußenpolitik gestalten (PDF)
- Document number: 20/14222
- Date of adoption: December 16, 2024
- Initiators: Greens, SPD, FDP, CDU/CSU
- Content: The motion calls on the federal government to evaluate the raw materials partnerships with the ASEAN states and to shape the raw materials and security foreign policy accordingly. The partnerships should be designed in such a way that the supply chains are diversified and that the ecological and social consequences of the extraction of raw materials are taken into account.
- Outcome: The motion was adopted with a large majority. The Greens, SPD, FDP and CDU/CSU voted in favor of the motion. The AfD and Left Party voted against it.
The AI has provided us with the news.
I’ve asked Google Gemini the following question, and here’s its response.
Drucksachen a new article on 2024-12-16 11:00 titled “20/14222: Antrag Mit den ASEAN-Staaten die Rohstoffpartnerschaften evaluieren und die Rohstoff- und Sicherheitsaußenpolitik gestalten (PDF)”. Please write a detailed article on this news item, including any relevant information. Answers should be in English.
67