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The EU’s proposed procurement framework treats drinking water and wastewater differently, despite their similar operational characteristics.
EurEau calls for wastewater treatment to be recognised as an autonomous utility activity, bringing the whole water sector under a unified procurement regime.

Targeted public consultation – draft guidance on the application of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle under the 2028-2034 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)

EurEau calls for a voluntary, locally driven approach to water reuse, recognising wastewater operators as strategic partners in promoting water reuse in line with the EU Water Resilience Strategy while protecting drinking water resources. It also calls for full cost recovery for water reuse, and sees no need to extend the current Water Reuse Regulation to additional uses, including industrial reuse.

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.

These recommendations call for an enabling, risk-aware approach to digitalisation, focused on reliability, security and continuity of essential water services. They emphasise readiness, good governance, data quality and proportionate implementation, while recognising both the opportunities and risks for water utilities.

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

From helping shape the EU Water Resilience Strategy to defending the Polluter Pays Principle, advocating for stronger protection against PFAS, and celebrating 50 years of bringing Europe’s water professionals together, 2025 showed why water must remain at the heart of Europe’s future.

Inside the report you’ll find:
💧 Our policy achievements
💧 Key advocacy milestones
💧 New publications and technical work
💧 The people and partnerships behind our work
💧 What comes next for Europe’s water sector

Thank you to all our members, experts and partners who contributed throughout the year.

Europe’s water services providers continue to deliver safe drinking water and wastewater services to most people across the continent. But behind this strong performance, ageing infrastructure, rising costs and new environmental challenges are putting future resilience at risk.

An overview of Europe’s water stats in 2025

The simplification of environmental assessments needs to strike the right balance to avoid creating loopholes for sectors with significant environmental footprints.