ArcelorMittal Poland has announced plans to idle blast furnace 3 at its steel mill in Dąbrowa Górnicza, Poland, starting in September 2025. The company cited "extremely difficult and constantly deteriorating market conditions" as the primary reason for the shutdown. This is not the first time the company has idled this particular blast furnace. The decision comes amidst a challenging period for the European steel sector, with market conditions being a frequent concern. However, some industry analysts are questioning the stated reasons, pointing out that EU steel mills still receive free ETS certificates and that EU import safeguard measures have remained stable for years. This suggests that the decision might be driven by other factors, such as the need for repairs to the facility, which has been in operation since 1987