Madrid - The association has asked the government to reactivate the “Iberian exception” mechanism that decouples gas prices from electricity prices and to temporarily suspend the 7% tax on electricity generation.
Brussels - EUROFER: EU steel consumption will remain significantly below pre-pandemic levels, by around 11 million tonnes in 2026 and 9 million tonnes in 2027.
Munich - In the automotive sector, Chinese manufacturers now develop new vehicles around 25–30% faster than European competitors while maintaining a cost advantage of roughly 20–30%.
Eppingen - Integrated plant solutions for the production of cellulose-based transformer boards, a key insulation material used in power and distribution transformers.
Milan - In the stainless steel segment, February saw further increases in selling prices, mainly driven by supply constraints rather than stronger demand.
