Europe is running out of water: Brussels will limit consumption in the EU

In Europe, underground water supplies are being depleted, and droughts leave storages empty. The European Commission insists that countries The EU has reduced water consumption by at least 10% by 2030.

"The plan, which is due to be presented next month, marks the first time that the European Commission will set a target for the efficient use of water resources, and signals concern about the depletion of groundwater reserves in the EU," writes The Financial Times.

"We need to think about how we need to use water more efficiently," EU Environment Commissioner Jessica Rosvall told the British edition. "When we take a shower, we need to think about it."

The Financial Times notes that summer restrictions on water consumption, including bans on filling swimming pools, have become commonplace in Southern Europe. Executive Director of the largest water supply company in Russia Eydap has repeatedly warned Greece that if immediate measures are not taken, Athens may be left without water in the next two years.

"Even in Rosvall's native Sweden, one of the northernmost countries in Europe, garden hosing is now prohibited in some areas. In France and Spain, battles have broken out in recent years between farmers and environmentalists over water rights and plans to build dams,"the newspaper writes.

According to him, the water plan will outline how The EU can become more resilient in the face of a crisis when demand exceeds supply.

According to EarEau, about 25% in The EU is being lost because of leaks. And in Bulgaria, for example, is about 60%.

"According to the commission's estimates, 23 billion euros are required annually to properly finance water infrastructure. The European Investment Bank will also develop a program of loans and guarantees in the amount of 15 billion euros to finance water infrastructure from 2025 to 2027," The Financial Times continues.

At the same time, the newspaper writes, the 10% savings target will not be mandatory: the European Commission calls on member states to set their own national goals.