European Parliament Approves New Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive
On the 10th April 2024, the European Parliament voted to approve the new Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive, a measure aimed at enhancing urban wastewater standards in Europe. The vote concluded with 481 in favor, 79 against, and 26 abstentions. This approval follows an agreement reached with the Council in January 2024, marking a significant step in efforts to improve public health and...Read More
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European Parliament Adopts Stricter Emissions Regulations for Industry and Livestock Farms
The European Parliament has passed new regulations aimed at reducing harmful emissions from industrial sites and large pig and poultry farms, to better protect human health and the environment. With a significant majority, the revisions to the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) and the establishment of the Industrial Emissions Portal were approved. These updates mandate the strictest...Read More
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European Economic and Social Committee, European Parliament and European Committee of Regions representatives urge the Commission not to delay the Water Resilience Initiative
Pernille Weiss, Chairman of the MEP Water Group, co-signed with Pietro Francesco De Lotto, from the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and André Viola, member of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) an open letter to Executive Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič, asking the Commission to adopt a comprehensive approach to water and reiterating their call for an EU Blue Deal....Read More
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Belgian Presidency’s Environmental Priorities Discussed in ENVI Meeting
The ENVI Committee recently engaged in discussions with Mr. Alain Maron, Minister of the Brussels-Capital region, on environmental, climate, and biodiversity priorities for the Belgian Presidency. Focused on Green Deal policies, the Presidency emphasizes a green and just transition, aligning policies with environmental goals, and bolstering the circular economy. Furthermore, efforts to combat...Read More
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New agreement on the recast of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive
The Council and the European Parliament reached an agreement on the recast of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive. After 30 years, this new legislation aims to adapt wastewater management in Europe to the current challenges. In particular, this agreement includes: Progressive reinforcement of different treatments: Application of secondary treatment to urban wastewater, before it is...Read More
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