The German Steel Industry Association, WV Stahl, warns that a new public procurement bill fails to provide the necessary support for industrial decarbonization. While the bill aims to speed up procurement, it lacks mandatory sustainability criteria and clear mechanisms to create lead markets for low-carbon materials. Steelmakers are investing billions into climate-neutral technologies but need guaranteed demand signals from the government to justify the risk. Without specific Made in EU requirements, there are concerns that public funds may inadvertently support decarbonization efforts outside of Europe rather than strengthening local green industry.
