15 Ottobre 2024
A new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) reveals that Europe’s water resources are under serious pressure, with no significant progress made since 2009*. The […]
4 Dicembre 2024
Today, the European Parliament’s environment committee gave the green light to start trilogue negotiations on the update of EU water pollution standards. While this formal approval […]
4 Giugno 2025
Today the European Commission has launched the long-awaited EU Water Resilience Strategy. Despite promises for a strong roadmap to bring resilience to Europe, currently experiencing a […]
9 Settembre 2025
A new report from the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) and its member organisations reveals widespread PFAS contamination in wild fish across Europe, with many samples far […]
19 Settembre 2025
Brussels, 19 September 2025 – Today’s vote by Member States in the EU Nitrates Committee to approve the use of processed manure (so-called “RENURE”) above existing […]
21 Ottobre 2025
Today, ministers in the Environment Council adopted Council conclusions on water resilience. They stressed the urgent need to step up implementation and enforcement of EU water […]
4 Dicembre 2025
In a shocking turn for Europe’s environment, the European Commission has committed to reviewing and revising the Water Framework Directive by the second quarter of 2026 […]
10 Febbraio 2026
Brussels, 9 February – The adoption of new EU rules on RENURE fertilisers raises serious concerns about transparency, evidence-based policymaking and democratic accountability, warns the European […]
17 Febbraio 2026
EU Council adopts improved water quality standards – but weakens cornerstone EU law to protect water
Brussels, 17 February 2026 – Today, EU Member States rubber-stamped the agreement on updating the list of priority water pollutants regulated under the Water Framework Directive, the Environmental Quality Standards Directive (EQSD) and the Groundwater Directive – […]
15 Luglio 2026
Brussels, 15 July 2026 – The European Commission today published the results of its evaluation of the Nitrates Directive. The report reaffirms the Directive’s critical role in tackling nitrogen pollution […]
8 Settembre 2026
Brussels, 8 September 2026 – Today, several environmental organisations lodged a formal complaint with the European Ombudswoman, alleging maladministration by the European Commission over its decision to revise the Water […]
27 Ottobre 2026
The European Commission’s proposed Climate Resilience package unveiled today requires the EU and Member States to “promote nature-based solutions and ecosystem-based adaptation” in their resilience plans. […]
