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During yesterday’s European Council, EU leaders met to discuss the new energy shock hitting Europe, with some of them looking towards deregulation measures and major changes to the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) as possible solutions.

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Today the European Commission has launched the long-awaited EU Water Resilience Strategy. Despite promises for a strong roadmap to bring resilience to Europe, currently experiencing a dire water crisis, the Commission’s Strategy generally lacks binding commitments, dedicated funding, and introduces only limited governance tools to support implementation.

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The EU Commission has adopted a water resilience strategy aimed at restoring and protecting the water cycle, securing clean and affordable water for all and creating a sustainable, resilient water-economy in Europe.