Verlag Stahleisen GmbH (Düsseldorf, Germany):

Schamari U., special correspondent, e-mail: redaktion@stahleisen.de

It is noted that China and Russia can be considered as two risk factors for the international iron and steel industry. Thereby state of Germany seems to be difficult. Lowering of steel demand in Europe in general is considered. Dynamics of the demand for steel from automotive industry is examined especially.