European Commission and Directorate-General for Environment 4 February 2025, COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT EU Overview Third river basin management plans Second flood hazard and risk maps and second flood risk management plans Accompanying the document REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL AND THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT on the implementation of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and the Floods Directive (2007/60/EC) Third river basin management plans Second flood risk management plans

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The Commission Staff Working Document provides an overview of the implementation of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and the Floods Directive (2007/60/EC), focusing on the assessment of the third River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs) and second Flood Risk Management Plans (FRMPs) submitted by EU Member States for the period 2022-2027. It highlights the challenges faced in reporting and assessing these plans, including delays and incomplete submissions from several Member States, and emphasizes the importance of integrated water management and public participation in achieving the directives' objectives. The document also outlines governance structures, coordination efforts between the directives, and the necessity for continuous improvement in reporting quality to ensure effective water resource management across the EU.AI