Living Rivers Europe recommendations to foster the implementation of the Water Framework Directive

Lobbies from the business, agriculture, and mining sectors – and even some Member States – are actively trying to weaken EU water laws.

They argue these laws are too costly, hinder economic activity, and complicate permitting processes.

These claims are unfounded and put the Water Framework Directive (WFD) in jeopardy.

We’re urging Commissioner Jessika Roswall to safeguard the EU water acquis and reject ANY attempt to include the WFD in the upcoming simplification Omnibus package!

Europe’s water security depends on a fragile hydrological cycle – already destabilised by pollution, land use, over-abstraction, and climate change.

Protecting water means access to safe drinking water, safe rivers and healthy food production.

Strong water laws are essential. Weakening them is simply NOT an option.

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