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REACH - the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals - is an important area of work for EUROFER, as chemical use in steel production is an important factor in the creation of high-quality steel products.
EUROFER has created a range of position papers for various aspects of the REACH file. These are available here.
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Brussels 20 March 2026 - The European Steel Association (EUROFER) welcomes the European Council conclusions adopted 19 March that recognises affordable energy is essential to competitiveness, decarbonisation ambitions and Europe’s industrial future. However, the steel sector warns that unless the response measures are designed and implemented effectively, they risk falling short of delivering both immediate relief and the structural changes needed to protect Europe’s industrial base.
Brussels, 16 March 2026 According to the latest economic report from the European Steel Association (EUROFER), Europe’s steel market is estimated to have shown signs of growth. However, it also highlights how the sector’s outlook is clouded by imports having gained a record share of the EU market, falling European production, volatile energy prices and rising trade tensions.
First quarter 2026 report. Data up to, and including, third quarter 2025
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