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EU's Water Crisis: Less Than 40% Meet Standards

2/4/2025

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European Commissioner for Environment, Jessika Roswall, has sounded the alarm on the dire state of water management in the EU, revealing that under 40% of surface waters meet ecological standards. With pollution and flood risks escalating, a new EU Water Strategy aims to tackle these pressing issues, inviting public engagement and cooperation from Member States.

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European Commissioner for Environment, Jessika Roswall, has sounded the alarm on the dire state of water management in the EU, revealing that under 40% of surface waters meet ecological standards. With pollution and flood risks escalating, a new EU Water Strategy aims to tackle these pressing issues, inviting public engagement and cooperation from Member States.