Europe’s steel sector faces crisis and opportunity says Eurofer

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The steel industry in Europe is at a critical juncture, facing a number of roads it could go down, according to Geert Van Poelvoorde, president of the regional industry body Eurofer. “At this moment in time, it’s not clear in which direction we will go, because we are facing a complexity of geopolitical, economic and environmental challenges. These challenges have the potential to erase the whole steel industry in Europe. “On the other hand, these challenges bring us a great opportunity, if we can embrace change and use it to accelerate innovation”, he said at the annual European Steel Day.