A single amendment (Amendment 61) proposed by the S&D group to a European Parliament report on global steel overcapacity aims to formally incorporate a joint statement by Parliament, Council and Commission into the final resolution, ensuring its publication in the Official Journal. The amendment, dated 11 May 2026, is a procedural step that would give legal recognition to a tripartite political agreement reached during inter-institutional negotiations.
The amendment adds a clause stating that the resolution 'takes note of the joint statement of Parliament, the Council and the Commission, annexed to this resolution, which will be published in the C series of the Official Journal of the European Union.' This does not alter the substantive policy on steel overcapacity but rather formalises the outcome of negotiations between the three institutions.
No other political groups submitted amendments in this set, so no comparison of positions is possible. The S&D group appears focused on ensuring that the joint statement is legally recognised and publicly recorded as part of the final adopted text.
The report, led by rapporteur Bernd Lange, addresses the negative effects of global overcapacity on the EU steel market. The amendment is a technical, procedural adjustment that does not change the report's policy orientations.
The next steps include a plenary vote on the report and amendments. If adopted, the joint statement will be published in the Official Journal, providing transparency on the inter-institutional agreement. The Council and Commission have not yet indicated their final positions on the report's substance.
The amendment has negligible direct impact on steel producers, consumers, or national authorities, as it does not alter policy. It primarily affects EU regulatory bodies by formalising a political agreement, ensuring legal clarity and public record-keeping. The main trade-off is between procedural formality and substantive policy change, with the amendment prioritising the former.