Press statement: 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration: once again, the future of European steel will determine Europe’s future, says EUROFER - 08 May 2025

Brussels, 8 May 2025 – Seventy-five years ago, on 9 May 1950, the Schuman Declaration laid the foundation for European unity, placing coal and steel at the heart of a unique peace project that has brought unparalleled prosperity across the continent and beyond. As the EU commemorates this milestone, the fate of Europe’s steel industry will once again determine Europe’s future.