🚨 Alarm as the EU Commission holds private talks with big polluters on water protections
Civil society is shut out while the very industries driving the water pollution get to shape the rules.
Europe’s water is not for sale.
Press release in comments ⤵️
#WaterFrameworkDirective #ProtectWater
Civil society is shut out while the very industries driving the water pollution get to shape the rules.
Europe’s water is not for sale.
Press release in comments ⤵️
#WaterFrameworkDirective #ProtectWater
April 8, 2026 at 9:36 AM
🚨 Alarm as the EU Commission holds private talks with big polluters on water protections
Civil society is shut out while the very industries driving the water pollution get to shape the rules.
Europe’s water is not for sale.
Press release in comments ⤵️
#WaterFrameworkDirective #ProtectWater
Civil society is shut out while the very industries driving the water pollution get to shape the rules.
Europe’s water is not for sale.
Press release in comments ⤵️
#WaterFrameworkDirective #ProtectWater
Europe’s water protection is under attack ⚔️🌊
Behind calls to “simplify” the #WaterFrameworkDirective lies a Big Mining agenda to shred these vital protections - for profit 🤯
At a time of water scarcity and pollution, EU must defend our rivers, groundwater & drinking water 💧✊
#ProtectOurWater
Behind calls to “simplify” the #WaterFrameworkDirective lies a Big Mining agenda to shred these vital protections - for profit 🤯
At a time of water scarcity and pollution, EU must defend our rivers, groundwater & drinking water 💧✊
#ProtectOurWater
March 11, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Europe’s water protection is under attack ⚔️🌊
Behind calls to “simplify” the #WaterFrameworkDirective lies a Big Mining agenda to shred these vital protections - for profit 🤯
At a time of water scarcity and pollution, EU must defend our rivers, groundwater & drinking water 💧✊
#ProtectOurWater
Behind calls to “simplify” the #WaterFrameworkDirective lies a Big Mining agenda to shred these vital protections - for profit 🤯
At a time of water scarcity and pollution, EU must defend our rivers, groundwater & drinking water 💧✊
#ProtectOurWater
💧 Two steps forward, one step back for Europe’s waters.
👏 EU governments just adopted an updated list of priority pollutants including PFAS, pharmaceuticals & BPA ✅
⚠️ But new loopholes in the #WaterFrameworkDirective risk putting profit over people and planet.
🗞️ Our take: eeb.org/en/eu-counci...
👏 EU governments just adopted an updated list of priority pollutants including PFAS, pharmaceuticals & BPA ✅
⚠️ But new loopholes in the #WaterFrameworkDirective risk putting profit over people and planet.
🗞️ Our take: eeb.org/en/eu-counci...
February 17, 2026 at 1:27 PM
💧 Two steps forward, one step back for Europe’s waters.
👏 EU governments just adopted an updated list of priority pollutants including PFAS, pharmaceuticals & BPA ✅
⚠️ But new loopholes in the #WaterFrameworkDirective risk putting profit over people and planet.
🗞️ Our take: eeb.org/en/eu-counci...
👏 EU governments just adopted an updated list of priority pollutants including PFAS, pharmaceuticals & BPA ✅
⚠️ But new loopholes in the #WaterFrameworkDirective risk putting profit over people and planet.
🗞️ Our take: eeb.org/en/eu-counci...
Identifying Major Factors for Success & Failure of #Conservation Programs: #Natura2000, #WaterFrameworkDirective & #RewildingEurope 🌿 Challenges: #biodiversity damaging subsidies & conflicting policies; facilitators: outreach & stakeholder involvement -see our study
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Identifying Major Factors for Success and Failure of Conservation Programs in Europe - Environmental Management
In Europe, various conservation programs adopted to maintain or restore biodiversity have experienced differing levels of success. However, a synthesis about major factors for success of biodiversity-...
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November 25, 2024 at 6:03 PM
Identifying Major Factors for Success & Failure of #Conservation Programs: #Natura2000, #WaterFrameworkDirective & #RewildingEurope 🌿 Challenges: #biodiversity damaging subsidies & conflicting policies; facilitators: outreach & stakeholder involvement -see our study
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
⚠️ Our water is at risk
Following the @ec.europa.eu announcement that it will revise the #WaterFrameworkDirective in 2026, Europe’s water protection rules are entering a critical phase.
Yesterday, the EEB's water expert, Athénaïs Georges, took part in a webinar hosted by Fundación Agua Es Vida 🧵👇
Following the @ec.europa.eu announcement that it will revise the #WaterFrameworkDirective in 2026, Europe’s water protection rules are entering a critical phase.
Yesterday, the EEB's water expert, Athénaïs Georges, took part in a webinar hosted by Fundación Agua Es Vida 🧵👇
February 19, 2026 at 8:04 AM
⚠️ Our water is at risk
Following the @ec.europa.eu announcement that it will revise the #WaterFrameworkDirective in 2026, Europe’s water protection rules are entering a critical phase.
Yesterday, the EEB's water expert, Athénaïs Georges, took part in a webinar hosted by Fundación Agua Es Vida 🧵👇
Following the @ec.europa.eu announcement that it will revise the #WaterFrameworkDirective in 2026, Europe’s water protection rules are entering a critical phase.
Yesterday, the EEB's water expert, Athénaïs Georges, took part in a webinar hosted by Fundación Agua Es Vida 🧵👇
Our source of life, #water, should never be gambled with, nor used as a political bargaining chip 😠
Which is why, together with water suppliers and other NGOs, we urge @ec.europa.eu not to weaken core water protection rules!
🔎 eeb.org/en/library/p...
#WaterFrameworkDirective
Which is why, together with water suppliers and other NGOs, we urge @ec.europa.eu not to weaken core water protection rules!
🔎 eeb.org/en/library/p...
#WaterFrameworkDirective
February 18, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Our source of life, #water, should never be gambled with, nor used as a political bargaining chip 😠
Which is why, together with water suppliers and other NGOs, we urge @ec.europa.eu not to weaken core water protection rules!
🔎 eeb.org/en/library/p...
#WaterFrameworkDirective
Which is why, together with water suppliers and other NGOs, we urge @ec.europa.eu not to weaken core water protection rules!
🔎 eeb.org/en/library/p...
#WaterFrameworkDirective
New study by Helmholz @gfz.bsky.social finds over 500 harmful chemicals and 200 micropollutants in 22 EU rivers pose major risks to aquatic life 🚨
We need:
➡️wider chemicals monitoring
➡️better implementation and stronger enforcement of #WaterFrameworkDirective
Read more 👉 ufz.de/index.php?en...
We need:
➡️wider chemicals monitoring
➡️better implementation and stronger enforcement of #WaterFrameworkDirective
Read more 👉 ufz.de/index.php?en...
March 15, 2024 at 10:17 AM
New study by Helmholz @gfz.bsky.social finds over 500 harmful chemicals and 200 micropollutants in 22 EU rivers pose major risks to aquatic life 🚨
We need:
➡️wider chemicals monitoring
➡️better implementation and stronger enforcement of #WaterFrameworkDirective
Read more 👉 ufz.de/index.php?en...
We need:
➡️wider chemicals monitoring
➡️better implementation and stronger enforcement of #WaterFrameworkDirective
Read more 👉 ufz.de/index.php?en...
NEW: Poor health scores for rivers in England are masking biodiversity improvements, a new report led by UKCEH has said. It proposes an alternative monitoring standard, including a regular biodiversity audit.
Read more: www.ceh.ac.uk/press/poor-h...
#WaterFrameworkDirective 🧪
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#WaterFrameworkDirective 🧪
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July 29, 2025 at 1:23 PM
NEW: Poor health scores for rivers in England are masking biodiversity improvements, a new report led by UKCEH has said. It proposes an alternative monitoring standard, including a regular biodiversity audit.
Read more: www.ceh.ac.uk/press/poor-h...
#WaterFrameworkDirective 🧪
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#WaterFrameworkDirective 🧪
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"Similar derogations can be granted under the protection regime of the EU’s Water Framework Directive, provided that the overarching objective of the Directive is not at risk." ⤵️
#ProtectWater #HandsOffNature #WaterFrameworkDirective
#ProtectWater #HandsOffNature #WaterFrameworkDirective
📛 The EU Nature laws are fit for purpose! My read with @thegoodlobby.bsky.social and a call to take the #HandsOffNature! thegoodlobby.eu/courts-judgm...
Court’s judgment undercut deregulation claims | The Good Lobby
The judgment reveals the Directive’s built-in flexibility, showing that it can respond to challenges without undermining its core conservation goals.
thegoodlobby.eu
March 27, 2026 at 12:23 PM
"Similar derogations can be granted under the protection regime of the EU’s Water Framework Directive, provided that the overarching objective of the Directive is not at risk." ⤵️
#ProtectWater #HandsOffNature #WaterFrameworkDirective
#ProtectWater #HandsOffNature #WaterFrameworkDirective
Together, we can ensure that EU environmental law remains strong, credible, and rooted in sound science.
#RestoreNature #Biodiversity #EUlaw #ScienceForPolicy #NatureProtection #WaterFrameworkDirective #ScienceMatters #ActNow
#RestoreNature #Biodiversity #EUlaw #ScienceForPolicy #NatureProtection #WaterFrameworkDirective #ScienceMatters #ActNow
September 4, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Together, we can ensure that EU environmental law remains strong, credible, and rooted in sound science.
#RestoreNature #Biodiversity #EUlaw #ScienceForPolicy #NatureProtection #WaterFrameworkDirective #ScienceMatters #ActNow
#RestoreNature #Biodiversity #EUlaw #ScienceForPolicy #NatureProtection #WaterFrameworkDirective #ScienceMatters #ActNow
Apoya la petición de los científicos para que la UE proteja la calidad del agua.
www.freshwatersciences.eu/effs/index.a...
🔬 Over 600 scientists urge EU to defend rules to protect water 💧🌍
#WaterPollution
#EUEnvironment
#WaterFrameworkDirective
#ScienceForPolicy
#FreshwaterCrisis
www.freshwatersciences.eu/effs/index.a...
🔬 Over 600 scientists urge EU to defend rules to protect water 💧🌍
#WaterPollution
#EUEnvironment
#WaterFrameworkDirective
#ScienceForPolicy
#FreshwaterCrisis
EFFS
www.freshwatersciences.eu
September 17, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Apoya la petición de los científicos para que la UE proteja la calidad del agua.
www.freshwatersciences.eu/effs/index.a...
🔬 Over 600 scientists urge EU to defend rules to protect water 💧🌍
#WaterPollution
#EUEnvironment
#WaterFrameworkDirective
#ScienceForPolicy
#FreshwaterCrisis
www.freshwatersciences.eu/effs/index.a...
🔬 Over 600 scientists urge EU to defend rules to protect water 💧🌍
#WaterPollution
#EUEnvironment
#WaterFrameworkDirective
#ScienceForPolicy
#FreshwaterCrisis
The revision of the #WaterFrameworkDirective should not weaken existing environmental protections. Instead, it should focus on improving implementation and enforcement to ensure all EU waters reach good ecological status.
🔗 Feedback open until 𝟭𝟰 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
🔗 Feedback open until 𝟭𝟰 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
March 30, 2026 at 11:54 AM
The revision of the #WaterFrameworkDirective should not weaken existing environmental protections. Instead, it should focus on improving implementation and enforcement to ensure all EU waters reach good ecological status.
🔗 Feedback open until 𝟭𝟰 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
🔗 Feedback open until 𝟭𝟰 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
The writing was on the wall as soon as the UK the EU's #WaterFrameworkDirective ( #WFD ).
January 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The writing was on the wall as soon as the UK the EU's #WaterFrameworkDirective ( #WFD ).
FYI: Today 4pm we're talking about EU's #water policy, concretely the #WaterFrameworkDirective (WFD). Despite water becoming a more+more burning issue, we got the impression that this tool is widely ignored. Step over at
@eebeurope.bsky.social or dial in! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-water-...
@eebeurope.bsky.social or dial in! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-water-...
The Water Framework Directive, how to fix Europe’s water crisis
The Water Framework Directive, the forgotten tool to fix Europe’s water crisis
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 23, 2023 at 10:02 AM
FYI: Today 4pm we're talking about EU's #water policy, concretely the #WaterFrameworkDirective (WFD). Despite water becoming a more+more burning issue, we got the impression that this tool is widely ignored. Step over at
@eebeurope.bsky.social or dial in! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-water-...
@eebeurope.bsky.social or dial in! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-water-...
Lady's Island Lake in Wexford:
"Despite a multitude of legal protections — which should have prevented this — we've still ended up with what is essentially a dead lake" Dr Elaine McGoff, An Taisce Head of Advocacy
@elainemcgoff.bsky.social
#waterquality
#waterframeworkdirective
#biodiversityloss
"Despite a multitude of legal protections — which should have prevented this — we've still ended up with what is essentially a dead lake" Dr Elaine McGoff, An Taisce Head of Advocacy
@elainemcgoff.bsky.social
#waterquality
#waterframeworkdirective
#biodiversityloss
Lady’s Island Lake in Co Wexford - a protected habitat - is being described as a “dead lake” due to severe pollution.
Campaigners are now calling for a Government taskforce to tackle the crisis at one of Ireland’s largest lagoons.
#VMNews
Campaigners are now calling for a Government taskforce to tackle the crisis at one of Ireland’s largest lagoons.
#VMNews
May 27, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Lady's Island Lake in Wexford:
"Despite a multitude of legal protections — which should have prevented this — we've still ended up with what is essentially a dead lake" Dr Elaine McGoff, An Taisce Head of Advocacy
@elainemcgoff.bsky.social
#waterquality
#waterframeworkdirective
#biodiversityloss
"Despite a multitude of legal protections — which should have prevented this — we've still ended up with what is essentially a dead lake" Dr Elaine McGoff, An Taisce Head of Advocacy
@elainemcgoff.bsky.social
#waterquality
#waterframeworkdirective
#biodiversityloss
For 25 years, the #WaterFrameworkDirective 💧 has ensured better protection of our waters - even across national borders.
However, today's environmental #omnibus bill from @ec.europa.eu provides for a review and revision of this fundamental #water legislation ⚖️ in 2026.
#ProtectWater
However, today's environmental #omnibus bill from @ec.europa.eu provides for a review and revision of this fundamental #water legislation ⚖️ in 2026.
#ProtectWater
December 10, 2025 at 1:36 PM
For 25 years, the #WaterFrameworkDirective 💧 has ensured better protection of our waters - even across national borders.
However, today's environmental #omnibus bill from @ec.europa.eu provides for a review and revision of this fundamental #water legislation ⚖️ in 2026.
#ProtectWater
However, today's environmental #omnibus bill from @ec.europa.eu provides for a review and revision of this fundamental #water legislation ⚖️ in 2026.
#ProtectWater
💧NMWE joined a stakeholder dialogue on the future of the #WaterFrameworkDirective with policymakers and business leaders.
As water risks grow, long-term access to high-quality water is vital for all water-dependent sectors.
We call for ambitious water protection and effective implementation.
As water risks grow, long-term access to high-quality water is vital for all water-dependent sectors.
We call for ambitious water protection and effective implementation.
April 9, 2026 at 7:41 AM
💧NMWE joined a stakeholder dialogue on the future of the #WaterFrameworkDirective with policymakers and business leaders.
As water risks grow, long-term access to high-quality water is vital for all water-dependent sectors.
We call for ambitious water protection and effective implementation.
As water risks grow, long-term access to high-quality water is vital for all water-dependent sectors.
We call for ambitious water protection and effective implementation.
Speakers stressed that the core principles of the #WaterFrameworkDirective are vital for healthy waters across Europe.
Let’s be clear:
💧 Competitiveness, environmental & health protections go hand in hand
💧 Water is key to true EU resilience
💧 The EU must follow its own #BetterRegulation rules
Let’s be clear:
💧 Competitiveness, environmental & health protections go hand in hand
💧 Water is key to true EU resilience
💧 The EU must follow its own #BetterRegulation rules
February 19, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Speakers stressed that the core principles of the #WaterFrameworkDirective are vital for healthy waters across Europe.
Let’s be clear:
💧 Competitiveness, environmental & health protections go hand in hand
💧 Water is key to true EU resilience
💧 The EU must follow its own #BetterRegulation rules
Let’s be clear:
💧 Competitiveness, environmental & health protections go hand in hand
💧 Water is key to true EU resilience
💧 The EU must follow its own #BetterRegulation rules
💧🌍On #WorldEarthDay, water protection must stay at the heart of Europe’s agenda
As the EU revises the #WaterFrameworkDirective, it’s time to strengthen:
✔️Groundwater protection
✔️Pollution prevention at source
✔️Long-term water resilience
Protecting water is essential for today and future generations
As the EU revises the #WaterFrameworkDirective, it’s time to strengthen:
✔️Groundwater protection
✔️Pollution prevention at source
✔️Long-term water resilience
Protecting water is essential for today and future generations
April 22, 2026 at 8:14 AM
💧🌍On #WorldEarthDay, water protection must stay at the heart of Europe’s agenda
As the EU revises the #WaterFrameworkDirective, it’s time to strengthen:
✔️Groundwater protection
✔️Pollution prevention at source
✔️Long-term water resilience
Protecting water is essential for today and future generations
As the EU revises the #WaterFrameworkDirective, it’s time to strengthen:
✔️Groundwater protection
✔️Pollution prevention at source
✔️Long-term water resilience
Protecting water is essential for today and future generations
In 2019, the 🇪🇺 water legislation, including the #WaterFrameworkDirective, was assessed by @ec.europa.eu as still appropriate as part of the fitness check.
A new consultation on the #WFD will run until April 14, even though the previous arguments still apply.
ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
A new consultation on the #WFD will run until April 14, even though the previous arguments still apply.
ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
European Commission - Have your say
European Commission - Have your say
ec.europa.eu
March 17, 2026 at 12:38 PM
In 2019, the 🇪🇺 water legislation, including the #WaterFrameworkDirective, was assessed by @ec.europa.eu as still appropriate as part of the fitness check.
A new consultation on the #WFD will run until April 14, even though the previous arguments still apply.
ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
A new consultation on the #WFD will run until April 14, even though the previous arguments still apply.
ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
European Commission @ec.europa.eu must deliver its promised Integrated Nutrient Management Action Plan #INMAP, and properly enforce existing laws like #WaterFrameworkDirective & #NitratesDirective!
INMAP 👉 eeb.org/library/eeb-...
WFD 👉 eeb.org/library/brie...
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Drowning in nitrates: fixing Europe’s water pollution mess
From droughts to floods to controversial plans surrounding its privatisation, water is increasingly occupying headlines. Water scarcity, once a faraway concept for much of Europe, today poses a real m...
meta.eeb.org
September 20, 2024 at 11:43 AM
European Commission @ec.europa.eu must deliver its promised Integrated Nutrient Management Action Plan #INMAP, and properly enforce existing laws like #WaterFrameworkDirective & #NitratesDirective!
INMAP 👉 eeb.org/library/eeb-...
WFD 👉 eeb.org/library/brie...
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Today, the ambassadors of the 🇪🇺 Member States adopted an agreement that gives EU countries the right to pollute rather than protect our water in the coming decades and weakens existing rules on water protection. 🤯
#COREPER #WaterFrameworkDirective via @eeb.org
eeb.org/eu-member-st...
#COREPER #WaterFrameworkDirective via @eeb.org
eeb.org/eu-member-st...
EU Member States seek to dismantle EU rules protecting water
Today, Member States’ ambassadors to the EU adopted an agreement giving EU countries the right to pollute our water for the next decades.
eeb.org
June 19, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Today, the ambassadors of the 🇪🇺 Member States adopted an agreement that gives EU countries the right to pollute rather than protect our water in the coming decades and weakens existing rules on water protection. 🤯
#COREPER #WaterFrameworkDirective via @eeb.org
eeb.org/eu-member-st...
#COREPER #WaterFrameworkDirective via @eeb.org
eeb.org/eu-member-st...
💧Momentum is growing to protect Europe's water resources.
France, Denmark, Hungary, Italy & Spain have published a joint non-paper opposing a targeted revision of the EU #WaterFrameworkDirective.
NMWE welcomes this commitment to preserving a strong WFD and ensuring its effective implementation.
France, Denmark, Hungary, Italy & Spain have published a joint non-paper opposing a targeted revision of the EU #WaterFrameworkDirective.
NMWE welcomes this commitment to preserving a strong WFD and ensuring its effective implementation.
July 15, 2026 at 7:26 AM
💧Momentum is growing to protect Europe's water resources.
France, Denmark, Hungary, Italy & Spain have published a joint non-paper opposing a targeted revision of the EU #WaterFrameworkDirective.
NMWE welcomes this commitment to preserving a strong WFD and ensuring its effective implementation.
France, Denmark, Hungary, Italy & Spain have published a joint non-paper opposing a targeted revision of the EU #WaterFrameworkDirective.
NMWE welcomes this commitment to preserving a strong WFD and ensuring its effective implementation.
BREAKING
OEP confirms possible failures by Defra and the EA to comply with key laws in place to protect and improve water quality...
www.watermagazine.co.uk/2026/01/08/o...
#WaterFrameworkDirective #WFD
OEP confirms possible failures by Defra and the EA to comply with key laws in place to protect and improve water quality...
www.watermagazine.co.uk/2026/01/08/o...
#WaterFrameworkDirective #WFD
OEP confirms possible failures to comply with key laws in place to protect and improve water quality - Water Magazine
OEP identifies possible failures by Defra and the Environment Agency (EA) to comply with the Water Framework Directive (WFD) Regulations.
www.watermagazine.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 9:34 AM
BREAKING
OEP confirms possible failures by Defra and the EA to comply with key laws in place to protect and improve water quality...
www.watermagazine.co.uk/2026/01/08/o...
#WaterFrameworkDirective #WFD
OEP confirms possible failures by Defra and the EA to comply with key laws in place to protect and improve water quality...
www.watermagazine.co.uk/2026/01/08/o...
#WaterFrameworkDirective #WFD