Rio Tinto controversy: Has the EU designated Serbia as a “sacrificial zone” for lithium extraction?

In recent weeks, multiple media outlets have reported that the European Union had labeled the Jadar region in the western part of Serbia as a “sacrificial zone” for its green technology. According to these narratives, the lithium mine operated by the international company Rio Tinto, which is planned to be … Continue reading Rio Tinto controversy: Has the EU designated Serbia as a “sacrificial zone” for lithium extraction?