Adoption Committee of the Regions Opinion on “EU Action Plan: ‘Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil”
At its Plenary Session on 27 January 2022, the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) adopted unanimously the Opinion “EU Action Plan: ‘Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil“. You can find below the key points regarding the water issues: welcomes the target of reducing microplastics released into the environment by 30% and encourages the European Commission to set...Read More
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The European Commission in cooperation with the Committee of the Regions establishes a Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform
The European Commission in cooperation with the Committee of the Regions have established a Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform to help implement the Zero Pollution Action Plan. Many members have been selected and the first meeting took place on 16 December 2021 (for more details, see section ’meetings’ in the Register of Commission Expert Groups). Now, the Commission’s...Read More
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MEP Water Group Online Webinar: How to make the energy efficiency directive Water-Smart? 8 Feb 2022
Don’t miss the new webinar organised by the MEP Water Group on the Energy Efficiency Directive. Tune in on Tuesday, the 8th of February from 4.30 to 6.00 pm. to join the discussion and learn how are the EU efforts stimulated to promote energy efficiency and achieve energy savings, in the fight against climate change. The Energy Efficiency Directive can contribute to the...Read More
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Commission report shows water management progressing, but too slowly and underfinanced
The Commission has adopted the latest report on the implementation of EU water rules, which aim at all European water bodies to be in good status by 2027. The report measures EU Member States’ progress towards that goal. It shows that the gap to full compliance with the objectives of the Water Framework Directive is still considerable. EU Member States are implementing their...Read More
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European Commission key decisions on water-related December infringements package
In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against Member States for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law. These decisions, covering various sectors and EU policy areas, aim to ensure the proper application of EU law for the benefit of citizens and businesses. Water-related December infringements package: key...Read More
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