Eurozone Economy Surges Forward, but Scrap Iron Shortage Plagues Israel: Export Restrictions Proposed

The eurozone economy is gaining momentum, as shown by recent strong purchasing managers’ indices. Germany, in particular, experienced significant growth in the service and manufacturing sectors.

Amidst this positive trend, Israel has been grappling with a shortage of iron and steel scrap. To address this issue, the country is considering implementing export restrictions. A new draft law has been proposed to introduce export licenses and quantitative quotas to mitigate the scarcity in the country.

The practice of banning or imposing restrictions on scrap exports has become commonplace in various countries, including the European Union. The EU is also considering implementing an export ban to support domestic steel producers while emphasizing environmental responsibility.

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