On 5 May 2026, EUROMETAL participated in the event “Protecting Europe’s Steel Value Chain: the Strategic Role of Steel Derivatives”, hosted at the European Parliament in Brussels by MEP Elena Donazzan.
The meeting was organised by Electromechanics Synergy Network (ESN) in collaboration with ArcelorMittal and brought together representatives from European institutions, industry, and downstream manufacturing sectors to discuss the growing challenges affecting Europe’s steel value chains.
EUROMETAL was represented by President Alexander Julius, alongside stakeholders from across the European steel ecosystem.
Discussions focused on the impact of increasing imports of steel derivatives and semi-finished products on European manufacturing competitiveness, industrial resilience, and employment. Particular attention was given to the need for effective trade defence measures, the extension of CBAM-related considerations across the value chain, and the importance of preserving a level playing field for European industry.
The event also included exchanges with representatives of the European Commission, Members of the European Parliament, and industrial companies from several EU Member States.
The debate highlighted the increasing attention being given at European level to downstream steel products and their strategic importance for Europe’s industrial future.
