Germany faces court over WFD interpretation
- From: Vol 12, Issue 10 (October 2011)
- Category: General
- Region: Europe
- Country: Germany
- Related Companies: European Commission
In an ironic twist, one of the chief proponents of the Water Framework Directive has been hauled up over its interpretation of when to apply cost recovery.
Germany is under fire from the European Commission over the interpretation of its cost-recovery obligations under the European Water Framework Directive.
The Commission claims that Germany is not applying the cost-recovery approach to all water services, and sent a ‘reasoned opinion’ setting out its arguments on 29 September. It warned that it may refer the case to the European Court ...
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