The events of May 5th and 7th, 2026, marked a historic milestone for ESN and the entire European electromechanical and electro-siderurgical value chain. From the halls of the European Parliament to the meeting rooms of MIMIT (Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy), our industry’s voice has finally been recognized as a vital strategic asset for the Continent’s sovereignty and green transition.
In this open letter, President Franco Felisa outlines the milestones achieved and the three core pillars that ESN has successfully integrated into the institutional agenda:
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Downstream Duties: To protect transformers and electric motors from unfair competition;
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Downstream CBAM: To level environmental costs across the entire value chain;
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Made in Europe: To ensure a genuine preference for EU production in public procurement.
We invite you to read the full message from the President to learn more about ESN’s upcoming actions ahead of the EU Competitiveness Council and our ongoing commitment to defending European jobs and technical know-how.