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On 19 March 2025, the European Commission presented the European Steel and Metals Action Plan to secure a competitive and decarbonised steel and metals industry in Europe. This plan underscores the strategic importance of metals like steel and aluminium for Europe’s industrial resilience and strategic autonomy, calling for urgent action to build a robust, self-sufficient supply chain. The Commission recognises that economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions are deterring long-term investment and weakening industrial demand.
To tackle these challenges, the EU must place circular economy principles at the core of its strategy and reinforce its strategic autonomy by securing access to
recyclable materials and significantly increasing investment in circular infrastructure.
The undersigned organisations, Metal Packaging Europe and European Aluminium, have identified three strategic pillars to guide EU public policy and prioritise investment in the aluminium industry:
- Secure aluminium as a strategic resource for Europe and secure fair access to aluminium scrap.
- Advance a circular economy in Europe by enabling closed-loop systems for products and materials, driving growth and supporting a self-sufficient, decarbonised aluminium value chain.
- Ensure a level playing field to safeguard the competitiveness of Europe’s aluminium beverage can value chain.