Steel, Defence and Green Pipe Dreams in Germany – Stainless Espresso

19 March 2026 – It is the most reliable ritual of German industrial policy: once a year, the steel industry gathers for its annual conference to paint a picture of existential threat over two days of proceedings – and to deliver the roadmap for its own rescue in the same breath. Or: how Europe’s steel industry lobbies for billions with the tank argument, while green NGOs compete for the favour of producers. Source