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France faces up to new EU compliance demands Vol 12, Issue 10 (October 2011)

A new investment push will see 74 French WWTPs upgraded to comply with EU directives. The role of private finance in the initiative remains undecided.

Germany faces court over WFD interpretation Vol 12, Issue 10 (October 2011)

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.

EU states struggle as WFD deadline looms Vol 11, Issue 2 (February 2010)

The March deadline for submitting river basin management plans looks set to be missed by most European countries. What are the implications?

EUROPE WATER NEWS IN BRIEF Vol 10, Issue 10 (October 2009)

* Glasgow-based water and sewerage operator Aimera has become the fifth company to offer water services to businesses in Scotland under the competition regime, while Wessex Water has also applied for a water and sewerage licence.

European court stymies Eurawasser’s ambitions Vol 10, Issue 10 (October 2009)

A European court has overturned a previous ruling after defining the nature of a service concession. The move has implications for competition in the German water sector.

Water pricing – the key to WFD compliance? Vol 10, Issue 10 (October 2009)

The power of the European agricultural lobby could slow the implementation of far-reaching water pricing policies. Identifying polluters is only part of the problem.