Germany and Serbia Move Forward with Controversial Lithium Mining Deal
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is set to meet Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić to finalize a lithium mining deal for the Jadar mine, which is expected to significantly boost Europe's electric vehicle production. However, environmental NGOs and local residents are concerned about potential habitat destruction, water pollution, and displacement. Opposition leaders criticize the political influence on the mine's approval, questioning the protection of citizens' environmental interests.
Topics:world#environmental-concerns#germany#international-relations#lithium-mining#political-influence#serbia
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