Brussels, 28 July 2025 — The European steel value chain is at a critical juncture. Deindustrialization is accelerating across both steel production, distribution and processing, threatening the resilience, competitiveness, and long-term sustainability of a sector essential to Europe's strategic autonomy and industrial base.
Third quarter 2025 report. Data up to, and including, first quarter 2025
Joint Statement
Brussels, 27 November 2025 - The European ceramic, aluminium, ferro-alloys and steel industries express their deep concern about the potential impact of the EU-India FTA on strategic European industries if a sector-specific approach is not adopted and our sectors’ challenges are not duly considered.
Fourth quarter 2025 report. Data up to, and including, second quarter 2025
Brussels, 25 June 2026 - Europe's steel market remains under significant pressure despite modest improvements in demand, according to EUROFER's latest Economic and Steel Market Outlook 2026-2027.
A milestone occasion to quickly and effectively restore affordable electricity, to relaunch the
decarbonization and strengthen the international competitiveness of the European steel
industry.
EUROFER wishes to comment and clarify on the concerns expressed in the above-mentioned statement:
Joint Industry Statement
Energy-intensive industries (EIIs) provide direct employment to around 2.6 million people in the EU and represent the foundations of critical and strategic value chains for the EU economy and society. The current economic and energy outlook of the European Union is making investments in electrification and the continued business operation of our sectors at serious risk, should the energy-cost challenge not be solved.
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