ArcelorMittal accused of blackmailing Italy over steel mill
With more than 5,000 jobs at stake at EU’s biggest steel mill, Italy’s prime minister is meeting with Arcelor officials over the plant’s pollution issues
05 November 2019 - 17:40
Rome — A stand-off between Italy and ArcelorMittal over the future of the EU’s biggest steel mill escalated on Tuesday, after the country’s economic development minister lashed out at the company.
“We won’t allow ArcelorMittal to blackmail the government by threatening more than 5,000 job cuts,” economic development minister Stefano Patuanelli wrote in a Facebook post. “Commitments should be upheld.”..
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.