EUROMETAL Southern Europe Meeting 2026: Vezzosi and Julius warn of risks of deindustrialization amid CBAM, safeguards and rising costs The first panel at the “EUROMETAL Southern Europe Meeting 2026” hosted by EUROMETAL and Assofermet in Milan, February 26, opened with a clear message: the risk of the deindustrialization of the European Union is no longer an hypothesis, but a dynamic that the industry – along the entire steel supply chain – already perceives as … The post EUROMETAL Southern Europe Meeting 2026: Vezzosi and Julius warn of risks of deindustrialization amid CBAM, safeguards and rising costs first appeared on EUROMETAL.

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European steel sector reels from carbon border tax hit The European steel import sector is grappling with severe implementation challenges under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, with importers facing “excessive cost surprises” from regulations published at the last minute, EUROMETAL President Alexander Julius said in an interview. Julius warned that the steel industry is confronting an unprecedented regulatory burden that threatens to accelerate European … The post European steel sector reels from carbon border tax hit first appeared on EUROMETAL.

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EUROMETAL urges practical rules of origin to align with climate goals and steel industry needs EUROMETAL, the voice of Europe’s steel distribution and service sector, has participated in the European Commission’s Implementation Dialogue on Rules of Origin (RoO), hosted in Brussels by the Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union (DG TAXUD) and chaired by Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič, who is responsible for EU trade and economic security. The dialogue gathered key … The post EUROMETAL urges practical rules of origin to align with climate goals and steel industry needs first appeared on EUROMETAL.

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EUROMETAL calls for practical reform and steel derivatives restrictions at EU Implementation Dialogue on Rules of Origin EUROMETAL, together with major European steel producers and industry associations, participated in the European Commission’s Implementation Dialogue on EU Rules of Origin: A Business Perspective, hosted by DG TAXUD and chaired by Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič, responsible for Trade and Economic Security. The dialogue brought together policymakers and industry stakeholders for a constructive exchange on how … The post EUROMETAL calls for practical reform and steel derivatives restrictions at EU Implementation Dialogue on Rules of Origin first appeared on EUROMETAL.

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EUROMETAL: Future of European steel depends on collaboration As the European steel industry faces historic challenges, the European Federation of Steel, Tubes and Metals Distribution & Trade (EUROMETAL) lately celebrated its 75th Anniversary with a high-profile conference in Luxembourg. The two-day event gathered over 170 industry leaders to chart a course for the future amid climate policies, trade shifts, and the transition to … The post EUROMETAL: Future of European steel depends on collaboration first appeared on EUROMETAL.

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EUROMETAL president says CBAM clarity vital as Europe steel trade enters transition phase The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will reshape European steel trade in the coming year, but the market still lacks key details needed for long-term planning, Alexander Julius, president of EUROMETAL, told S&P Global Commodity Insights in an interview. Alexander said that the future of European trade policy lies in stronger federation-wide coordination. “Our intention … The post EUROMETAL president says CBAM clarity vital as Europe steel trade enters transition phase first appeared on EUROMETAL.

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Steel market participants warn of risks in the new EU state aid program Energy prices and protection against unfair imports remain a problem for the region’s steelmakers Steel market participants and industry observers warn that the new EU state aid framework program designed to support the Clean Industry Agreement (CISAF) could be undermined by uneven implementation at the national level, Fastmarkets reports. EUROMETAL President Alexander Julius noted that the association … The post Steel market participants warn of risks in the new EU state aid program first appeared on EUROMETAL.

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EUROMETAL calls on National Federations to track and report Steel Derivatives On Tuesday, 24 June 2025, EUROMETAL convened a virtual National Federations Meeting with representatives from 13 national steel distribution and processing federations across Europe. The meeting, chaired by EUROMETAL President Alexander Julius, focused on reinforcing coordination and joint responses to the pressing challenges facing the European steel value chain. A key item on the agenda … The post EUROMETAL calls on National Federations to track and report Steel Derivatives first appeared on EUROMETAL.

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EU steelmakers & distributors demand whole value chain support Europe’s steelmakers and steel distributors and processors have continued their alliance calling for measures to support the continued existence of the European downstream steel-using industries. In a joint note, Eurofer and Eurometal warn that processors “face substantial challenges to remain competitive and require stronger, more targeted support.” They add: “A steel industry confronted with a … The post EU steelmakers & distributors demand whole value chain support first appeared on EUROMETAL.

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EUROMETAL contributes to high-level European Commission Dialogue on Environmental Assessments and Permitting At the invitation of Commissioner Jessika Roswall, European Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, EUROMETAL took part in a high-level Implementation Dialogue on Environmental Assessments and Permitting. The event convened key institutional and industry stakeholders to explore how to improve environmental permitting processes across the EU, with a focus on efficiency, … The post EUROMETAL contributes to high-level European Commission Dialogue on Environmental Assessments and Permitting first appeared on EUROMETAL.

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EUROMETAL & YISAD Conference: Steel service centers need investments to keep up with competition During the panel moderated by SteelOrbis general manager Murat Eryılmaz at the fourth session of the Eurometal Steel Day & YISAD Flat Steel Conference held at Istanbul Marriott Hotel Asia on Tuesday, April 8, in cooperation with SteelOrbis, the role of steel service centers in the flat steel trade was discussed. Stating that production in … The post EUROMETAL & YISAD Conference: Steel service centers need investments to keep up with competition first appeared on EUROMETAL.

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Strategic steps for Steel: EU to outline long-term industry measures On March 19, the EU plans to present an Action Plan on Steel and Metals, which will include additional sector-specific priority actions. This is stated in the report of the European Commission (EC) on the results of the Strategic Dialogue on Steel. In…

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EUROMETAL: Semi-finished and finished products need to be included in protective measures for level playing field The European Federation of Associations of Steel, Tube and Metal Distributors (EUROMETAL) has made some evaluations during the Strategic Dialogue on Steel hosted on March 4 by Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, bringing together…

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EUROMETAL joins European Commission’s Strategic Dialogue on Steel The European steel sector took center stage as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen launched the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the Steel Sector. The high-level meeting gathered key industry leaders, social partners, and stakeholders,…

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EUROMETAL President’s Reactions After Steel Dialogue European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hosted today the Strategic Dialogue on Steel, bringing together key industry leaders to address the future of Europe’s steel sector. EUROMETAL President Alexander M. Julius participated in the…

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European Commission schedules Steel Dialogue, reinforces strategic role European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will host a Strategic Dialogue on Steel on 4 March, Kallanish notes. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Commission reinforced that steel is a strategic sector, saying it plays a central role in the…

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EUROMETAL gives EC input on ongoing steel safeguard measure review European steel distribution and trading association EUROMETAL President Alexander Julius has written to the European Commission Jan. 10 asking for a couple of changes and some clarification on the ongoing functional review of the EU safeguard measures on…

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