The revision of the Water Framework Directive (WFD)
Published by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network in Non Profit
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The revision of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) is no longer optional—it is happening. The question is whether it will strengthen Europe’s water resilience or weaken its foundations.
The WFD has delivered clear benefits for environmental protection, economic stability, and investment predictability— these must not be compromised. Simplification must not become deregulation. Instead, it should unlock implementation, accelerate investment, and reinforce coherence. Water Europe supports a targeted revision – in line with the objectives of the Water Resilience Strategy – to embed digital governance, strengthen water security, improve permitting, and enhance basin-level management.
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- Water Framework Directive
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- Water Governance
- protection
- Water Security
- Smart Water