EU to Stockpile Medical Supplies, Other Essential Goods in China De-risking Drive

The bloc announced measures to coordinate essential goods among member states in crisis, and to boost the production of medical tools and critical chemicals.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen poses for a press photo prior to a meeting at the EU headquarters in Brussels on May 20, 2025. Omar Havana/Getty Images

The European Union has unveiled plans to stockpile essential goods, including medical supplies, and to boost the European chemical industry.

The proposals followed remarks on Tuesday by President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, that the bloc has to de-risk its economy and industry and reduce dependency on Chinese imports.