Gozzi from Federacciai criticizes the restriction on Germany's industrial capacity at 50 euros/MWh as "seriously distorting"

As SteelOrbis previously reported, the Federacciai Association of Italian steel producers recently expressed its full support for the Italian government's position on the European Green Agreement, emphasizing the need for realistic goals and industrial policies aligned with the economic sustainability of the steel sector. On this occasion, Federacciai President Antonio Gozzi stressed that industry should not be required to achieve climate and environmental goals without adequate tools to ensure their concrete feasibility, calling Italy's decision not to join the proposal put forward by the European Commission a "responsible choice." as a measure that would generally support the competitiveness and stability of the European steelmaking system. Both positions reflect the association's strong focus on the need for EU-level instruments capable of maintaining fair market conditions within the Union.

The German government's statement on the introduction of electricity price limits for industry and countervailing measures for energy-intensive sectors is now entering a context already marked by deep asymmetry. Berlin's decision, which provides for a ceiling of 50 euros per MWh and a three-year support package of 4.5 billion euros, revives concerns raised by Federacciai in recent weeks that without a truly common approach, EU member states with large budget space risk significantly distorting internal competition and undermining the entire structure of the single market. expressed, namely, only common European instruments from a single energy price to a common decarbonization fund can ensure uniform competitive conditions and support a sustainable transition of the steel industry.