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Photo – Steel consumption in Germany: gradual slowdown
Steel consumption in Germany: gradual slowdown

Demand for steel is declining due to fundamental problems in the German economy

Photo – Volkswagen shuts down factory in Germany for the first time in 88 years
Volkswagen shuts down factory in Germany for the first time in 88 years

The company is discontinuing car production at its Dresden plant amid weak demand, cost pressures, and restructuring

Photo – Germany’s economy showed a strong start to the fourth quarter
Germany’s economy showed a strong start to the fourth quarter

At the same time, business indicators show an ambiguous picture at the end of the year

Photo – Thyssenkrupp seeks joint solution for Hüttenwerke Krupp-Mannesmann
Thyssenkrupp seeks joint solution for Hüttenwerke Krupp-Mannesmann

The Salzgitter lawsuit, which is currently pending in court, is a point of contention

Photo – German industry associations warn EC against restrictions on scrap exports
German industry associations warn EC against restrictions on scrap exports

Organizations representing the sector oppose excessive regulation

Photo – Worthington Steel is in talks to acquire Germany’s Klöckner & Co
Worthington Steel is in talks to acquire Germany’s Klöckner & Co

Potential buyer conducts financial audit of German steel distributor

Photo – Salzgitter expands steel supply capabilities for the defense industry
Salzgitter expands steel supply capabilities for the defense industry

The company has received new approvals for SECURE 500 and SECURE 450, which will cover more than half of the demand for armored vehicles

Photo – Germany calls on the EU to promote the use of green steel in the automotive industry
Germany calls on the EU to promote the use of green steel in the automotive industry

11 federal states demand regulatory alignment of climate targets for automotive and steel industries

Photo – EUROPIPE to become supplier of ETL182 pipeline components in Germany
EUROPIPE to become supplier of ETL182 pipeline components in Germany

Construction of the facility is scheduled to begin early next year

Photo – WV Stahl demands better conditions for steel producers in EAF
WV Stahl demands better conditions for steel producers in EAF

Among the problems facing the sector are electricity prices and uncertainty over the availability of scrap

Photo – German businesses lowered their business expectations in November
German businesses lowered their business expectations in November

The ifo Institute's business climate index fell to 88.1 points

Photo – Feralpi Stahl and Juwi explore joint initiatives in renewable energy
Feralpi Stahl and Juwi explore joint initiatives in renewable energy

The parties will cooperate in a regional wind energy project

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