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CEPA says Northvolt crisis exposes fragility of Europe's battery sovereignty bet

CEPA's Ronan Murphy and Oona Lagercrantz argue Northvolt's crisis shows Europe's battery sovereignty bet is faltering. They write the firm still depends on Chinese materials despite being pitched as Europe's answer to Chinese battery dominance.

Verified Opinion Abroad AI-drafted CEPA, 10 September 2024

What the source does not establish. Does not establish any new EU funding decision or policy response, only the authors' own assessment of Northvolt's troubles.

Index score. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

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