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Cost Explosion Looms: EU Parliament Votes on CBAM Expansion – Stainless Espresso
14 September 2026 – On Tuesday, the European Parliament will vote on expanding the CBAM carbon tax. That this could trigger an explosion in compliance costs for many small and medium sized enterprises appears to be something the EPP and S&D would rather ignore. German production of hot rolled steel products has risen significantly. Why is the German steel association keeping quiet about this success?
Buy European: The Damage Would Be Immense, but Séjourné Denies It – Stainless Espresso
11 September 2026 – Buy European: Stéphane Séjourné presented the Public Procurement Act on 9 September and invited the press to read the impact assessment. According to him, it found “no possible price increase”. That statement could become a problem for the Executive Vice President. Unlike Mr Séjourné, we have actually read the impact assessment.
Tata Steel: Legal Compliance for Billions in Subsidies? – Stainless Espresso
10 September 2026 – By 30 September, the Dutch government will decide on billions in subsidies for Tata Steel. The same administration is currently revoking the permit for the coke plant receiving that support. What is being subsidised, therefore, is not progress but legal compliance.