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Photo – EC approves €5 billion in state aid to Germany for decarbonization of industry
EC approves €5 billion in state aid to Germany for decarbonization of industry

Assistance will be provided through bilateral carbon contracts

Photo – Germany reduced steel production by 13.5% y/y in February
Germany reduced steel production by 13.5% y/y in February

Since the beginning of the year, the indicator has decreased by 13.1% y/y

Photo – Hoberg & Driesch acquires a stake in Salzgitter’s pipe business
Hoberg & Driesch acquires a stake in Salzgitter’s pipe business

The deal will allow Hoberg & Driesch to strengthen its market position and expand its product range

Photo – German steelmakers concerned about bureaucracy in documenting emissions
German steelmakers concerned about bureaucracy in documenting emissions

Industry representatives are also skeptical about the rapid transition to green hydrogen

Photo – Bundestag approves special fund for infrastructure and climate neutrality
Bundestag approves special fund for infrastructure and climate neutrality

German steelmakers see this as an opportunity to stimulate the economy

Photo – Germany reduced scrap exports to a record low in 2024
Germany reduced scrap exports to a record low in 2024

Shipments fell by 11% y/y – to 7.1 million tons

Photo – Sales of German steel distributors amounted to 9.43 million tons in 2024
Sales of German steel distributors amounted to 9.43 million tons in 2024

Last year's sales remained almost at the level of 2023

Photo – Germany reduced steel production by 12.7% y/y in January
Germany reduced steel production by 12.7% y/y in January

The country's industry expects support from the new federal government

Photo – Steel sales in Germany increased by 76.3% m/m in January
Steel sales in Germany increased by 76.3% m/m in January

The growth was driven by increased demand for flat products

Photo – Salzgitter’s EBITDA for FY2024 exceeds expectations
Salzgitter’s EBITDA for FY2024 exceeds expectations

The company reported €445 million in EBITDA, although overall financial performance declined

Photo – German Chancellor considers future transition to green steel inevitable
German Chancellor considers future transition to green steel inevitable

Olaf Scholz referred to the wishes of customers who will need environmentally friendly steel products

Photo – Shareholder consortium raises offer for Salzgitter to €1.1 billion
Shareholder consortium raises offer for Salzgitter to €1.1 billion

Lower Saxony government and workers' representatives oppose the takeover

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