Source: European Parliament
Priority question for written answer P-000611/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Kosma Złotowski (ECR)
The chemical industry in Europe is being put under increasing pressure by EU regulations, such as the Fit for 55 package. As a result, the Qemetica Soda Polska plant in Janikowo has had to suspend production due to the crisis on the European soda ash market.
European chemical producers cannot compete with companies outside the EU, especially those in Turkey, which can supply soda ash to the EU market at much lower prices because they do not have to meet stringent emissions or environmental standards. As a result, European companies are being pushed out of the market, which is leading to production cuts and will inevitably result in job cuts in the future.
- 1.What steps will the Commission take to level the playing field for European soda producers and protect the EU chemical industry from unfair competition from non-EU companies?
- 2.Does the Commission intend to revise climate and environmental policy objectives that are detrimental to the competitiveness of EU heavy industry or introduce protective measures to compensate for differences in production costs and to protect jobs in Europe?
- 3.If companies in the chemical sector are forced to reduce their workforce due to excessive European climate regulations, can they benefit from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers?
Submitted: 11.2.2025