European Commission 4 February 2025, REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL AND THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT on the Commission's assessment of the Member States’ programmes of measures as updated under Article 17 of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (2008/56/EC)

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The report from the European Commission assesses the updated programmes of measures from EU Member States under the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD), focusing on achieving Good Environmental Status (GES) of marine waters. It highlights the ongoing challenges posed by pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change, while noting some progress, such as a significant reduction in beach litter. The report emphasizes the need for coordinated efforts among Member States and outlines recommendations for further improvements to ensure sustainable marine ecosystems.AI