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“Why is the EU election campaign so boring?”

17. July 2024 Hans Georg Schätzl

New head for the German Steel and Metal Processing Association (WSM): Ulrich Flatken, previously Vice President, has succeeded Hubert Schmidt. Christian von der Crone will take over the deputy position. […]

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Out of crisis mode, into the future

28. June 2023 Hans Georg Schätzl

The industrial sky is gray: orders and production are down in the first quarter of 2023, and the year-on-year comparison is negative. In the industries of the Steel and Metal […]

The industrial electricity price must come quickly – for all

26. April 2023 Hans Georg Schätzl

The industrial electricity price must come. And it must come quickly. The Steel and Metal Processing Trade Association (WSM) agrees with IG Metall on this point. “But it must come […]

In a recent position paper, the WSM calls for a state cap on the price of electricity. © Mourad ben Rhouma, WSM

“We need the state brake.”

2. August 2022 Hans Georg Schätzl

“The price of electricity needs a cap – now.” This is the demand of the German Steel and Metal Processing Association (WSM). The merit-order pricing model is imposing record costs […]

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All in one boat!

4. May 2022 Hans Georg Schätzl

The next wave of steel prices and drastic energy price increases are heading for suppliers. Manufacturers who don’t cooperate with their partners now – despite cost jumps and an uncertain […]

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Catch-up process with brakes on

2. March 2022 Hans Georg Schätzl

“Medium-sized industries see a glimmer of light on the horizon. But nothing more – the costs are too much of a burden.” This is how the German Steel and Metal […]