Germanys Largest Steelmaker Quits Steel Association – Stainless Espresso

4 November 2025 – Germanys largest steelmaker, thyssenkrupp Steel Europe, has withdrawn from the Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahl (German Steel Federation). A bombshell just days before Thursday’s steel summit with Chancellor Merz. Where does the disagreement among German steelmakers lie? Also: renewed calls for an extension of free allocation of ETS certificates. Source