One of the biggest steel companies in the Czech Republic faces a severe financial crisis, worsened by alleged mismanagement, high energy costs, and decreased steel demand.
With layoffs, insolvencies, and closures impacting thousands across central Europe, unions and leaders are pushing for a comprehensive EU-backed Steel Action Plan.
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Already a member? LoginWouter van de Klippe is a freelance journalist covering labour mobilising, social, economic, and environmental justice, and social movements.