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: Denmark 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 Denmark's compliance with the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and the Floods Directive (2007/60/EC), detailing the country's river basin management and flood risk management plans. Key provisions include the assessment of ecological and chemical statuses of surface and groundwater bodies, revealing significant challenges such as poor ecological status in most water bodies and ongoing pollution issues, particularly from agriculture. The application and enforcement involve a centralized governance structure led by the Ministry of Environment, with local water councils facilitating stakeholder engagement and the implementation of management plans across four designated River Basin Districts.AI