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Photo – Switzerland insists on exemption from EU trade barriers on steel
Switzerland insists on exemption from EU trade barriers on steel

The country notes that its steel industry does not contribute to the global excess capacity

Photo – The US should not question the trade agreement with the EU – Merz
The US should not question the trade agreement with the EU – Merz

The German chancellor called for a final decision in this dispute

Photo – The EU-India trade agreement does not provide for an exemption from CBAM
The EU-India trade agreement does not provide for an exemption from CBAM

The issue of the mechanism was one of the most controversial in the negotiations between the parties

Photo – European Parliament committee backs proposal to ban Russian steel
European Parliament committee backs proposal to ban Russian steel

According to the vote, new EU protective measures should include this position

Photo – The EU and India have agreed on a historic trade deal
The EU and India have agreed on a historic trade deal

Exports of goods from the European Union to India are expected to double by 2032

Photo – Renewables provided nearly half of the EU’s electricity in 2025 – Ember
Renewables provided nearly half of the EU’s electricity in 2025 – Ember

Wind and solar energy accounted for 30% of the bloc's energy balance last year

Photo – Importers were unable to adequately prepare for CBAM – Eurometal
Importers were unable to adequately prepare for CBAM – Eurometal

Amid risk assessment, the conclusion of new supply contracts after January slowed down

Photo – Trump scraps plans for additional tariffs on a number of European countries
Trump scraps plans for additional tariffs on a number of European countries

On January 21, the European Parliament officially suspended the ratification process for the trade agreement with the United States

Photo – Gas prices in Europe rose to €37/MWh in January
Gas prices in Europe rose to €37/MWh in January

Analysts note that market volatility has increased after prolonged trading in a narrow range

Photo – Italy increased steel production by 3.6% y/y in 2025
Italy increased steel production by 3.6% y/y in 2025

Long product production increased by 5.5% y/y, while flat product production increased by 3.8% y/y

Photo – Construction in the EU fell by 1.1% m/m in November
Construction in the EU fell by 1.1% m/m in November

The largest monthly decline was recorded in Hungary, Slovenia, and Romania

Photo – The EU should abolish steel quotas for countries with environmentally sustainable production – Fuat Tosyalı
The EU should abolish steel quotas for countries with environmentally sustainable production – Fuat Tosyalı

In this way, the bloc will ensure the stability of its own processing sectors and promote the green transition

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