EU’s water strategy risks failing to tackle growing droughts, pollution

EU’s water strategy risks failing to tackle growing droughts, pollution

MEPs have decided what they want from the Water Resilience Strategy, pitched as the EU’s pledge to significantly enhance water usage

The water management model of Andalusia has reached the European Parliament as a reference in the context of the Water Resilience Strategy. MEP Carmen Crespo, shadow rapporteur for the report adopted by the European Parliament, yesterday defended a 'ambitious and strategic' water policy with investment, modernisation and water security as its main thrust, inspired by the Andalusian example.

To contribute to the development of the European Water Resilience Strategy, normally scheduled by the summer, Parliament adopted a report with its recommendations on Wednesday, 7 May, with 470 votes in favour, 81 against and 92 abstentions.

The European Parliament calls to meet the water challenge in mountain areas

The European Parliament today adopted its report on the European Water Resilience Strategy. In this report, Members of the European Parliament recognise the essential role of mountain areas and point out that “mountains are real water towers and important freshwater reservoirs in Europe, the Alps alone providing 40 % of Europe’s fresh water”. The MEPs also call on the Member States to pay more specific attention to mountain areas in their nation…

European Parliament Approves Water Resilience Strategy Led by Maltese MEP Thomas Bajada

The European Parliament has overwhelmingly approved the landmark Water Resilience Strategy, with a resounding absolute majority. The strategy was spearheaded by Maltese MEP Thomas Bajada, who served as rapporteur on his first major report since taking office. Bajada’s report places water at the heart of Europe’s environmental and social agenda, highlighting the urgent need to protect and manage clean, safe water as it becomes increasingly scarce…