Delegation trip to the east of France
The NMI in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: Monika Bach and Tarek Lutz accompanied a delegation from the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour and Tourism led by State Secretary Dr. Patrick Rapp MdL. The region is the second richest region in France with the highest proportion of industry (number one as an industrial location). In particular, many high-tech companies in battery technology and aerospace are represented there.
Monika Bach and Tarek Lutz's stops included visits to STEEC, an important partner for the French aerospace industry, and Ifpen, an industry-related research institute. On the second day, they experienced first-hand how complicated it is to recycle the various batteries on the market. Nevertheless, this is an important step in recovering valuable raw materials such as lithium and nickel.
