Von der Leyen outlines plans to speed permitting and raw materials access
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said officials are seeking to boost Europe’s competitiveness by speeding up permitting and safeguarding access to critical raw materials.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc plans to further speed up permitting and secure access to critical raw materials as officials look to strengthen competitiveness. "In today's economy, speed is of the essence," the European Union chief said on Wednesday.