Strengthening Water Europe Communities of Practice Leadership in Water-Smart Cities
On March 5, Water Europe Executive Director, Durk Krol and Director of Operations, Andrea Rubini met with Bart Somers, Mayor of the City of Mechelen, who has been appointed Chair of the Community of Practice (CoP) on Water-Smart Cities, and Dominique Gatel from VEOLIA, who will act as the CoP’s Special Advisor. This meeting marked […]
New WE Position Paper on the Water Resilience Strategy
Water Europe releases its new position paper on the EU Water Resilience Strategy: A Step towards a Water-Smart Society. Water Europe’s position paper outlines 10 key recommendations to overcome cross-sectoral barriers and leverage benefits to the whole society. For the first time, the European Commission is prioritising water at the highest level, recognising its role in securing economic resilience, […]
Water Europe Meets with European Commissioner Jessika Roswall to Advance Water Resilience and Circular Economy
On the 4th of March 2025, Water Europe had a fruitful exchange with the European Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience, and a Competitive Circular Economy, Jessika Roswall, at De Watergroep. This half-day discussion brought together experts from the entire water sector: utilities, cities, regional authorities, industry, universities, and research centres to discuss pressing water-related challenges […]
Join the MULTISOURCE Webinar on 16 Jan: Unveiling the Nat4Wat Tool for Sustainable Water Management
On the 16th of January 2025 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm CET, MULTISOURCE is organising the upcoming webinar showcasing the innovative Nat4Wat tool, a game-changing solution designed to enhance water management through nature-based solutions (NBS). This powerful tool empowers stakeholders to plan, implement, and evaluate sustainable practices to address the critical challenges of climate change and urbanization. This webinar is […]
Interview with Hildegard Bentele, the new MEP Water Group Chairperson
Hildegard Bentele, the newly elected Chairperson of the MEP Water Group, brings fresh leadership and a dynamic vision to European water policy. In her first interview in this role, she shares her personal connection to water, her priorities for fostering collaboration and innovation, and her commitment to addressing Europe’s water challenges with sustainable and forward-thinking […]
Hans Goossens, WE President’s Editorial
Dear Water Europe friends, As 2024 draws to a close, it is time to reflect on a transformative year in our journey towards a Water-Smart Society. This year marked a significant turning point, a hinge year, where key political, organizational, and strategic elements were set in motion, shaping our path towards the realization of our […]
Save the date for the AquaSPICE Project Final Conference on 12 December in Brussels
On 12 December 2024, industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and environmental stakeholders will gather at the AquaSPICE Final Conference in Brussels, at BluePoint, for a public event that marks a pivotal step forward in sustainable water management. Funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 program, the AquaSPICE project has brought together 27 partners from research institutions, industries, and environmental organizations […]
The Commission pursues legal action against Member States for failing to comply with EU law
In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against Member States for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law. These decisions, covering various sectors and EU policy areas, aim to ensure the proper application of EU law for the benefit of citizens and businesses. -For the month of […]
Water-Oriented Living Labs Seminar at the World Water Week 2024, 26 August 2024
As part of the World Water Week 2024, taking place under the theme “Bridging Borders: Water for a Peaceful and Sustainable Future,” Water Europe is organising a session dedicated to the Water-Oriented Living Labs (WOLLs) on the 26th of August. This session seeks to showcase how WOLLs, through their thematic and problem-oriented approach, territorial linkage, […]
21 ministers ask the EU Commission for water to be a “top priority” while Ursula von der Leyen puts water in her guidance 2024-2029
On the 17th of July, 21 European ministers wrote to the European Commission to boost water security and resilience through a comprehensive approach. Based on the European Environmental Agency’s recent reports, they acknowledge that water is one of the biggest threats for Europe, as countries are already experiencing the aftermath of water mismanagement. Thus, they […]