European Commission 4 February 2025, COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT Third River Basin Management Plans Second Flood Hazard and Risk Maps and Second Flood Risk Management Plans Member State: France 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 document outlines France's compliance with the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and the Floods Directive (2007/60/EC), detailing the status of water bodies, flood risk management, and governance structures in place. Key provisions include the assessment of ecological and chemical statuses of surface and groundwater bodies, the identification of pressures and exemptions, and the establishment of River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs) across various districts. The application and enforcement involve collaboration among multiple authorities, public consultation processes, and ongoing reporting to the European Commission, with a focus on improving water quality and flood risk management.AI