Publication Category: Statements, Letters & Other Papers

Targeted public consultation – draft guidance on the application of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle under the 2028-2034 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)

As climate extremes intensify across Europe, we as a group of professional associations, local authorities, non-governmental organisations, and financial service providers, urge you to use the upcoming European Framework for Climate Resilience to make nature-based solutions the first line of defence against the worsening effects of climate change.

Associations representing critical infrastructure statement to NATO, call for investment to improve resilience

FIEC and EurEau encourage the EU to maintain EPR in the recast UWWTD

Call to swiftly implement the recast UWWTD to protect public health, the environment and Europe’s competitiveness

We strongly believe that the rUWWTD is a crucial tool for improving Europe’s water quality, protecting aquatic biodiversity and public health. Its EPR scheme is a proportionate instrument to encourage sustainable market practices and pollution reduction whilst spreading the cost of pollution equitably and protecting the European food value chain.

Water is vital for Europe’s future as Europe’s prosperity depends on water and only a stable regulatory environment can safeguard our progress.

The Water Resilience Strategy’s call for better implementation of existing legislation must also include the rules regarding pesticide authorisation in order to protect public health. Simplifying the agricultural acquis must not be at the expense of resilient water services.

This joint statement by 42 organisations calls on EU policymakers to ensure chemical transparency and traceability in products as part of the transition to a clean and circular economy. It highlights the risks of hazardous substances to recycling, water services, public health, and competitiveness, urging strong implementation of existing strategies and regulations.