Press Releases

EU steel market recovery takes hold but uncertainties remain

Rebound manufacturing sector good news for EU steel market

European steel industry relieved by Commission decision not to propose Unilateral EU move to -30% in GHG reductions

Today, the European Metalworkers’ Federation (EMF) and the EuropeanConfederation of Iron and Steel Industries (EUROFER) adopted a “Common position on EU climate policy”.

The European Alliance of Energy Intensive Industries vigorously opposes any further unilateral increase of the EU climate change objectives beyond-20% by 2020.

EU steel market on track for muted recovery

EUROFER is deeply concerned by the possible distortive effects of the negotiated market access conditions under the EU – South Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on the European automotive market – the major customer base of the European steel industry.

Poorly implemented climate policy,raw materials prices and protectionism jeopardize steel value chain in Europe.

Today Eurofer formally notified the European Commission about possible anti-competitive practices and abuse of dominant position by the main iron ore suppliers.

EUROFER and ORGALIME condemn the attempts of the iron ore companies to increase ore prices by 80% or more