China secures iron ore from the Simandou mine in Guinea for the first time to strengthen its supply of raw materials. A ship carrying almost 200,000 tons of iron ore arrived in Zhejiang on Saturday.
By Angela Köckritz
According to Agora Energiewende’s overview, German emissions fell by just 1.5% in 2025. This meets Germany’s national targets but falls short of the European Union’s goals. The recession, along with the expansion of solar energy, helped keep the country’s emissions performance on track.
By Nico Beckert and Bernhard Pötter
Shortly before the launch of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the Commission is proposing far-reaching measures to mitigate its impact on companies. However, criticism from industry remains.
By Lukas Knigge
A new data collection provides insights into the progress of climate-friendly iron and steel production at selected companies. thyssenkrupp is relatively advanced among the large corporations, but newcomers promise even more.
By Alex Veit
In Brussels, German Labor Minister Bärbel Bas and her counterparts have agreed on more aid for employees on the brink of unemployment. Now the EU Parliament has to decide its position on expanding the European Globalization Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF).
By Marion Bergermann
During a visit to the Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) in Brussels, US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said that the EU should adapt its digital rules. This could then provide the basis for negotiations on US steel tariffs, he said.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
A large share of the high-grade iron ore from Guinea’s Simandou mine is destined for China. For state-owned machinery manufacturer XCMG, the USD 20 billion project represents a major growth market.
By Lucia Weiß
In a vote that was delayed until the last minute, a majority of member states agreed to new trade protection measures for the ferroalloy industry. Industry association Euroalliages is relieved.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
On Friday, the member states are to vote on whether the EU should implement protective measures for the domestic ferroalloy industry. The approach is based on reduced import quotas, which is likely to affect Norway in particular.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
The German government and the CDU/CSU parliamentary group are moving away from a purely regulatory policy. Electricity subsidies and protective tariffs are intended to save the German steel industry. The plans could be thwarted by EU subsidy rules.
By Alex Veit
