EP Environment Committee sticks to Commission approach / no certainty for industry on carbon leakage / 21% cap remains / waste gases recognized as eligible for free allowances.
Joint appeal from EMF and EUROFER to the European Parliament, Council and Commission's decision makers to improve the proposal on the revision of the EU-ETS so to ensure a fair balance between climate change measures on the one side and the competitiveness of the European industry, sustainable investment and high quality jobs on the other.
EP Industry Committee fails to adequately address the risk of carbon leakage and the possible de-location of European industries outside the EU
More pronounced slowdown EU economy – steel demand will continue to grow albeit at a reduced rate
European Commission opens in-depths investigation
This morning, mining giant BHP Billiton notified to the European Commission its intention to merge with competitor Rio Tinto.
The European Commission with today’s publication in its Official Journal (C 113 of 08/05/2008) opened anti-dumping proceedings against imports of wire rod from China, Turkey and Moldova as was requested by EUROFER, the European Confederation of Iron and Steel Industries, on March 25.
EUROFER refutes wrong allegations on SSCR case.
Common position of the Steel industry’s employers and trade unions warns Commission climate change package, if not improved, would put European steel industry and tens of thousands of jobs at stake.
Economic and steel market outlook 2008-2009 - The April ’08 Report from EUROFER’s Economic Committee
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