Est. 1min 14-11-2003 (updated: 07-11-2012 ) Euractiv is part of the Trust Project >>> Languages: Français | DeutschPrint Email Facebook X LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram Overconsumption, pollution and a general lack of political will to manage finite water resources demonstrate a failing EU water policy, according to a very critical report by WWF. Read more with Euractiv Commissioner Wallström proves urgency of chemicals policy overhaulEnvironment Commissioner Wallström announced on 6 November that 28 chemical substances had been found in her body, illustrating the urgency of the EU's radical review of its chemicals policy. Subscribe now to our newsletter EU Elections Decoded Email Address * Politics Newsletters BackgroundIn a new report presented on 13 November 2003, the conservation organisation Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) assessed the water policies of 22 countries (EU Member States, future Member States and non-EU countries). Finland, Switzerland, and Belgium-Flanders came out best, while Italy, Greece, and Spain were ranked the lowest across a range of water issues. In general, the report shows a lack of political will to comply with the EU's Water Framework Directive. The directive which was adopted in October 2000, has to be implemented in the Member States before 22 December 2003. It aims to improve the management of Europe's freshwater rivers, lakes and wetlands.
