{"id":2671,"date":"2026-04-01T05:58:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T03:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/groeienmetgroenstaal.nl\/?p=2671"},"modified":"2026-04-01T09:13:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T07:13:45","slug":"joint-statement-towards-esb-and-members-of-parliament-about-the-future-of-tsn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/groeienmetgroenstaal.nl\/en\/joint-statement-towards-esb-and-members-of-parliament-about-the-future-of-tsn\/","title":{"rendered":"Joint Statement towards ESB and Members of Parliament about the future of TSN"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-a230a00\" data-block-id=\"a230a00\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Today, a coalition of scientists from across Dutch universities and the National Growth Fund<a> <\/a>programme &#8216;Groeien met Groen Staal&#8217;<a> <\/a>published a joint contribution in ESB and sent a letter to Members of Parliament on the future of Tata Steel Nederland. <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-3dd5799\" data-block-id=\"3dd5799\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">In the current debate, the question is often framed as whether public investment in steel production is justified.<br\/>The more relevant question is:<br\/><strong>How does Europe secure access to sustainable, high-quality steel in a rapidly changing world?<\/strong><br\/>Their analysis highlights that:<br\/>\u2022 Steel remains indispensable for the energy transition and high-tech industry<br\/>\u2022 The Dutch steel ecosystem is deeply embedded in a broader network of companies and knowledge institutions<br\/>\u2022 IJmuiden is structurally well-positioned for future low-carbon steel production<br\/>\u2022 The transition to green steel can deliver significant health and environmental benefits, including the closure of major emission sources<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-4e0a5a0\" data-block-id=\"4e0a5a0\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Steel production in Europe is not a relic of the past, but a strategic necessity for the future.<br\/>We hope this contribution supports a well-informed and balanced policy discussion.<br\/><br\/>&#x1f449; Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.m2i.nl\/press-release-coalitie-van-wetenschappers-spreekt-zich-uit-voor-maatwerkafspraak-tata-steel\">press release and letter<\/a> on the M2i website.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, a coalition of scientists from across Dutch universities and the National Growth Fund programme &#8216;Groeien met Groen Staal&#8217; published a joint contribution in ESB and sent a letter to Members of Parliament on the future of Tata Steel Nederland. 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