Hans Jürgen Kerkhoff: ‘In terms of • Table.Briefings

Hans Jürgen Kerkhoff is Managing Director and President of the German Steel Federation (Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahl).

High energy prices and a possible gas supply freeze are causing problems for the steel industry. This also has an impact on the green transformation, says Hans Jürgen Kerkhoff. In an interview with Manuel Berkel and Timo Landenberger, the President of the German Steel Federation talks about converting production to hydrogen, calls for more dynamism from policymakers and an adjustment of plans for emissions trading and border adjustment.

Mr. Kerkhoff, war has been raging in Europe since the end of February. The German government is reacting very hesitantly to calls to extend the EU’s sanctions against Moscow to a full energy embargo, including gas. This would hit Russia hard, but also domestic industry. What is the steel industry’s position on such a step?

Hans Jürgen Kerkhoff: ‘In terms of CO2 reduction, the steel sector is a low-hanging fruit’

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