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: Belgium 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 Belgium's compliance with the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and the Floods Directive (2007/60/EC), detailing the country's water management strategies and challenges. Key provisions include the characterization of river basin districts, assessment of ecological and chemical statuses of surface and groundwater bodies, and the identification of pressures such as agricultural pollution and urban wastewater discharges. The document emphasizes the compartmentalized governance structure and the need for cooperation among regions to effectively manage water resources and mitigate flood risks.AI