Cassation rejects Ilva's appeal to lift the seizure of Blast Furnace 1, risking a €2 bn loss and heightening political pressure for plant closureExecutive summary: The Supreme Court of Cassation denied the request to lift the seizure of the Ilva plant’s Blast Furnace 1. The ruling maintains a legal block that could force the plant’s closure, threatening a multi‑billion‑euro economic loss and prompting political debate. Minister of Economy and Finance Gianfranco Urso, the plaintiffs in the case, and Acciaierie d’Italia (ex‑Ilva). The government may pursue alternative legal avenues, negotiate a resolution, or prepare for a forced shutdown while lobbying parliament.The Italian Supreme Court upheld the seizure of Blast Furnace 1 at the ex‑Ilva steel plant in Taranto, leaving the plant under legal restriction. Minister Urso warned that the prolonged seizure could cost the country up to €2 billion and may force a shutdown. The decision keeps the dispute open and intensifies pressure on both the government and the company.Connected developmentsEx Ilva Cassazione 2023 had confirmed seizure of Blast Furnace 1Ex Ilva, da Taranto il governo blinda l’impianto: “La chiusura sarebbe una sconfitta per l’Italia”Ex Ilva, la Cassazione conferma il sequestro dell’Altoforno 1Open the full case file on Beyond →
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