European Aluminium welcomes the European Commission’s consultation on the Circular Economy Act (CEA) and reaffirms its commitment to strengthening aluminium recycling in Europe — supporting economic security, strategic autonomy, decarbonisation objectives, and industrial competitiveness. This paper outlines key actions and policy interventions, proposing a roadmap to ensure the Circular Economy Act effectively accelerates circularity while safeguarding Europe’s long-term industrial resilience.