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BackIn 2024, Europe was faced with both extreme floods and rising water scarcity. With the climate crisis accelerating faster than originally thought, it is more urgent than ever to ensure that everyone in Europe and beyond has access to clean and affordable drinking water and sanitation. The intention of the European Commission to introduce a European Water Resilience Strategy to strengthen water security in Europe is therefore welcome.
In order to address the threat of water scarcity and to prevent potential conflicts over water use, EPSU and AK EUROPA call for a Water Resilience Strategy that strengthens public services of general interest, ensures adequate financing of public water services, prioritises nature-based solutions, protects clean water, strengthens water efficiency and prevents end-of-pipe solutions.

Iris Strutzmann
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Florian Wukovitsch (Brussels office)
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