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Mytilineos criticises European Commission on metals policy
−2.8 slightly negative
Metlen's chairman told CNBC Europe's metals system is failing, blaming the European Commission, and warned of aluminium loss to the US tariff gap.
How each outlet covered it
| Outlet | Headlines | Tone |
|---|---|---|
| ProtoThema English | 2 | −3.3 |
| AL Circle | 1 | −1.7 |
| Investing.com | 1 | −3.0 |
Day by day
Wednesday 21 October 2026
Metlen notes a 243% rise in US-bound aluminium scrap and calls for a more competitive Europe.
- −1.7 243% rise in US-bound aluminium scrap: METLEN calls for a more competitive Europe
Metlen urges competitiveness amid scrap exports; mild industry concern.
Tuesday 20 October 2026
Metlen's chairman told CNBC Europe's metals system is failing, blaming the European Commission, and warned of aluminium loss to the US tariff gap.
- −3.7 Mytilineos tells CNBC Europe’s metals system is failing and blames the European Commission
Chairman criticises European Commission over failing metals system; regulatory frustration. - −3.0 Metlen chairman warns EU losing strategic aluminium to U.S. tariff gap
Chairman warns of aluminium tariff disadvantage; mildly negative operating backdrop for the firm.
Saturday 10 October 2026
Mytilineos says the European Commission is again harming aluminium recycling industries.
- −3.0 Mytilineos: European Commission once again drives Aluminium recycling industries to despair – Strong intervention
Mytilineos (Metlen's former name) cited over EU aluminium recycling policy hitting industry; mildly negative backdrop.
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