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Survey reveals European Water Academy should focus on technical skills water operators. The target date for the launch of EUWA is set for June 2026. www.waternewseurope.com/survey-revea...
EUWA should focus on technical skills water operators • Water News Europe
The European Water Academy will be one of the pillars of the European Water Resilience Strategy and needs to focus on technical skills.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Survey reveals European Water Academy should focus on technical skills water operators. The target date for the launch of EUWA is set for June 2026. www.waternewseurope.com/survey-revea...
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October 28, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) can capture substances from water and extract water from the air. The trio that laid the scientific foundation for MOFs, was awarded with the Nobel Prize. www.waternewseurope.com/nobel-prize-...
Nobel Prize for porous materials relevant to the water sector • Water News Europe
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded on Wednesday 8 October recognizes the development of porous materials with potential applications for water purification and water availability. The Royal Swedish ...
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October 14, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) can capture substances from water and extract water from the air. The trio that laid the scientific foundation for MOFs, was awarded with the Nobel Prize. www.waternewseurope.com/nobel-prize-...
he report Europe′s environment 2025 was presented on 29 September by the European Environment Agency (EEA). It provides a concerning picture of the current state of Europe’s environment. www.waternewseurope.com/eea-presents...
EEA presents crucial report on Europe’s environment • Water News Europe
The report Europe′s environment 2025 was presented by the EEA. It provides a concerning picture of the current state of Europe’s environment.
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October 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM
he report Europe′s environment 2025 was presented on 29 September by the European Environment Agency (EEA). It provides a concerning picture of the current state of Europe’s environment. www.waternewseurope.com/eea-presents...
Chair MEP Water Group Hildegard Bentele says they will keep a close eye on implementation of water laws. www.waternewseurope.com/chair-mep-wa...
Interview with Chair MEP Water Group Hildegard Bentele • Water News Europe
Member of Parliament Hildegard Bentele (EPP) is Chair of the Water Group of the European Parliament for 2024-2029.
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September 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Chair MEP Water Group Hildegard Bentele says they will keep a close eye on implementation of water laws. www.waternewseurope.com/chair-mep-wa...
The Flemish Council for Permit Disputes (RvVb) asked the European Court of Justice to rule on small-scale, permit-exempt groundwater abstractions. www.waternewseurope.com/belgium-asks...
EU ruling needed on small-scale groundwater abstractions • Water News Europe
Belgium asks EU Court to rule if small-scale groundwater abstractions should be assessed for their effects on nearby nature reserves
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September 2, 2025 at 10:28 AM
The Flemish Council for Permit Disputes (RvVb) asked the European Court of Justice to rule on small-scale, permit-exempt groundwater abstractions. www.waternewseurope.com/belgium-asks...
Under EU law, microfiltration is prohibited in the production of natural mineral water. It has now emerged that Nestlé Waters secretly used the technique for years. The revelation has triggered a judicial investigation in France. www.waternewseurope.com/france-judic...
France: Judicial investigation into contaminated bottled water • Water News Europe
In July 2025, French authorities carried out a search at the headquarters of Nestlé Waters near Paris into contaminated bottled water.
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August 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Under EU law, microfiltration is prohibited in the production of natural mineral water. It has now emerged that Nestlé Waters secretly used the technique for years. The revelation has triggered a judicial investigation in France. www.waternewseurope.com/france-judic...
The European Commission is asking all Member States to reduce their water use by ten per cent by 2030. These water saving objectives are part of the Water Resilience Strategy that was presented today. www.waternewseurope.com/ec-introduce... #WaterResilienceStrategy
European Commission presents Water Resilience strategy • Water News Europe
EC introduces 10 % water saving objectives for Member States to create awareness in Water Resilience Strategy.
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June 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The European Commission is asking all Member States to reduce their water use by ten per cent by 2030. These water saving objectives are part of the Water Resilience Strategy that was presented today. www.waternewseurope.com/ec-introduce... #WaterResilienceStrategy
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Berlin has a drinking water system that relies entirely on groundwater. This vital resource is under increasing pressure due to the planned closure of a coal mine that feeds the Spree River. www.waternewseurope.com/closure-of-c... #waterscarcityeurope
Closure of coal mine will aggravate water scarcity in Berlin • Water News Europe
Water scarcity in Berlin will increase due to climate change and the planned closure of a coal mine that feeds the Spree River.
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May 26, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Berlin has a drinking water system that relies entirely on groundwater. This vital resource is under increasing pressure due to the planned closure of a coal mine that feeds the Spree River. www.waternewseurope.com/closure-of-c... #waterscarcityeurope
Twelve water-related organisations have jointly called on European Commission to maintain the integrity of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in the new Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD). www.waternewseurope.com/water-organi... #extendedproducerresponsibility
Extended Producer Responsibility in jeopardy • Water News Europe
Twelve water-related organisations called on the European Commission to safeguard the Extended Producer Responsibility in the new UWWTD.
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May 19, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Twelve water-related organisations have jointly called on European Commission to maintain the integrity of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in the new Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD). www.waternewseurope.com/water-organi... #extendedproducerresponsibility
The European Parliament adopted the European Water Resilience Strategy on 7 May during a plenary meeting in Strasbourg. According to its 2025 work programme the European Commission will adopt the Water Resilience Strategy before the summer. www.waternewseurope.com/european-par...
European Parliament adopts Water Resilience Strategy • Water News Europe
The European Parliament adopted the European Water Resilience Strategy on 7 May during a plenary meeting in Strasbourg.
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May 16, 2025 at 8:26 AM
The European Parliament adopted the European Water Resilience Strategy on 7 May during a plenary meeting in Strasbourg. According to its 2025 work programme the European Commission will adopt the Water Resilience Strategy before the summer. www.waternewseurope.com/european-par...
The European Junior Water Programme is celebrating its first Jubilee. Over the years, all EJWP participants introduced themselves on Water News Europe. One of the first participants is looking back on her water journey, which started five years ago. www.waternewseurope.com/martha-ejwp-...
Martha: “EJWP kickstarted my water journey” • Water News Europe
Martha Bjarnar Gjermo from Norway was one of the first participants in the European Water Junior Programme that started five years ago.
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April 22, 2025 at 10:58 AM
The European Junior Water Programme is celebrating its first Jubilee. Over the years, all EJWP participants introduced themselves on Water News Europe. One of the first participants is looking back on her water journey, which started five years ago. www.waternewseurope.com/martha-ejwp-...
Europe’s glaciers are melting at an alarming rate, with profound consequences for water security, ecosystems, and climate resilience across the continent. www.waternewseurope.com/un-report-eu... @un-water.bsky.social
UN-report: Europe’s glaciers are melting fast • Water News Europe
Europe’s glaciers are melting at an alarming rate, with profound consequences for water security and climate resilience across the continent.
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March 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Europe’s glaciers are melting at an alarming rate, with profound consequences for water security, ecosystems, and climate resilience across the continent. www.waternewseurope.com/un-report-eu... @un-water.bsky.social
Demand for decentralized Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) and Plug & Play solutions is rising.
Sigmadaf, a manufacturer of decentralized STPs, has seen significant growth over the past five years.
Why is this market booming? Find out here: www.waternewseurope.com/wastewater-t...
Sigmadaf, a manufacturer of decentralized STPs, has seen significant growth over the past five years.
Why is this market booming? Find out here: www.waternewseurope.com/wastewater-t...
The growing demand for decentralized STPs • Water News Europe
In the wastewater treatment market, there is an increasing demand for decentralized STPs and Plug & Play solutions.
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March 20, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Demand for decentralized Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) and Plug & Play solutions is rising.
Sigmadaf, a manufacturer of decentralized STPs, has seen significant growth over the past five years.
Why is this market booming? Find out here: www.waternewseurope.com/wastewater-t...
Sigmadaf, a manufacturer of decentralized STPs, has seen significant growth over the past five years.
Why is this market booming? Find out here: www.waternewseurope.com/wastewater-t...
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is launching a Knowledge and Innovation Community in the field of water. Proposals for EIT Water can be submitted until June 17. www.waternewseurope.com/eit-water-ca...
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The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is launching a Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) in the field of water.
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March 14, 2025 at 11:54 AM
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is launching a Knowledge and Innovation Community in the field of water. Proposals for EIT Water can be submitted until June 17. www.waternewseurope.com/eit-water-ca...
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Condorchem Enviro Solutions is providing sustainable water solutions by analysing and optimising the production process of industrial companies. Technical Manager Ricardo Marín tells more about it on Water News Europe.
Industrial water solutions begin in the production process • Water News Europe
Sustainable industrial water use begins with an efficient production process. Condorchem provides complete industrial water solutions.
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March 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Condorchem Enviro Solutions is providing sustainable water solutions by analysing and optimising the production process of industrial companies. Technical Manager Ricardo Marín tells more about it on Water News Europe.
EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall was recently interviewed by Water News Europe regarding the highly anticipated work on the Water Resilience Strategy. https://buff.ly/40k2yx8 @eib.org @ec.europa.eu @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu
Work on Water Resilience Strategy has finally taken off • Water News Europe
Work on Water Resilience Strategy has finally taken off. EU Commissioner Roswall shares her vision for the new European water strategy.
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January 21, 2025 at 7:44 PM
EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall was recently interviewed by Water News Europe regarding the highly anticipated work on the Water Resilience Strategy. https://buff.ly/40k2yx8 @eib.org @ec.europa.eu @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu
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PFAS contamination is driving up water treatment costs—€18B/year for drinking water alone. Without a full ban & the polluter-pays principle, consumers will bear the burden.
Prevention is key to safeguarding Europe’s water. Read more: www.eureau.org/resources/pu...
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Prevention is key to safeguarding Europe’s water. Read more: www.eureau.org/resources/pu...
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January 14, 2025 at 7:29 AM
PFAS contamination is driving up water treatment costs—€18B/year for drinking water alone. Without a full ban & the polluter-pays principle, consumers will bear the burden.
Prevention is key to safeguarding Europe’s water. Read more: www.eureau.org/resources/pu...
@jessikaroswall.bsky.social
Prevention is key to safeguarding Europe’s water. Read more: www.eureau.org/resources/pu...
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Updated flood risk maps in Spain double the number of homes currently located in flood-prone areas to nearly 2 million, representing no less than 7.9% of the country’s housing stock.
New maps double flood risks of Spanish homes • Water News Europe
Updated flood risk maps in Spain double the number of homes currently located in flood-prone areas to nearly 2 million.
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January 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Updated flood risk maps in Spain double the number of homes currently located in flood-prone areas to nearly 2 million, representing no less than 7.9% of the country’s housing stock.
Veronica Piuri, participant of the European Junior Water Programme, works as a researcher and project manager at Politecnico di Milano in Italy. She is passionate about tackling climate change with new technologies.
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EJWP-participant Veronica Piuri is passionate about tackling climate change with new technologies. She works at Politecnico di Milano.
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January 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Veronica Piuri, participant of the European Junior Water Programme, works as a researcher and project manager at Politecnico di Milano in Italy. She is passionate about tackling climate change with new technologies.
🌊 Study highlights the strategic value of water in Europe 🌍
Water is not just a resource - it's a strategic asset - critical to our economies, societies, and ecosystems. 💧 Water Europe’s latest report dives into the strategic business value of water. Read more:
Water is not just a resource - it's a strategic asset - critical to our economies, societies, and ecosystems. 💧 Water Europe’s latest report dives into the strategic business value of water. Read more:
Water Europe report underpins strategic, business value of water • Water News Europe
The availability of industrial water is crucial for Europe. A recent study provides data that underpin the strategic value of water.
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January 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM
🌊 Study highlights the strategic value of water in Europe 🌍
Water is not just a resource - it's a strategic asset - critical to our economies, societies, and ecosystems. 💧 Water Europe’s latest report dives into the strategic business value of water. Read more:
Water is not just a resource - it's a strategic asset - critical to our economies, societies, and ecosystems. 💧 Water Europe’s latest report dives into the strategic business value of water. Read more:
Poland has not met EU rules regarding the identification and designation of bathing water. The authorities fail to comply with monitoring obligations as set in the Bathing Water Directive. The European Commission decided to send a reasoned opinion to Poland on 16 December.
Poland urged to align bathing water quality with EU rules • Water News Europe
Poland has not met EU rules regarding the identification and designation of bathing water. The authorities fail to comply with monitoring obligations as set in the Bathing Water Directive. As a…
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January 7, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Poland has not met EU rules regarding the identification and designation of bathing water. The authorities fail to comply with monitoring obligations as set in the Bathing Water Directive. The European Commission decided to send a reasoned opinion to Poland on 16 December.