Von der Leyen to chair Strategic Dialogue on Steel; Action Plan announced
Main Message
The Commission will set up a Strategic Dialogue on Steel, to be chaired by President von der Leyen on 4 March, aimed at producing a dedicated Steel and Metals Action Plan to be launched in spring. Executive Vice‑President Séjourné has been tasked with developing that Action Plan.
Why It Matters
The European steel industry underpins multiple sectors and the single market, with about 500 production sites across 22 Member States, contributing around EUR 80 billion to the EU GDP and supporting over 2.5 million jobs. The sector faces soaring energy costs, raw material access issues, unfair global competition and new US tariffs, which the Commission says require targeted action.
What Follows
The Strategic Dialogue will build on the EU Competitiveness Compass and the forthcoming EU Clean Industrial Deal, involve representatives from across the steel value chain and civil society, and the Commission will inform and consult the Council and European Parliament while carrying out wider stakeholder consultations.
Sources
Official Documents
- President von der Leyen will hold Strategic Dialogue on Steel on 4 March, and announces Steel and Metals Action Plan The European Commission announces a Strategic Dialogue on Steel and a dedicated Steel and Metals Action Plan to be launched in spring, with consultations with the Council and European Parliament and broader industry stakeholders to enhance competitiveness and decarbonisation.
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