| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Press and Communication Service |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/02/297 (22.2.02) |
| Publication Date | 22/02/2002 |
| Content Type | News |
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The European Commission decided on 22 February 2002 to take further legal action against France, Greece, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Belgium, Spain and the United Kingdom for non-compliance with EU water quality legislation. The legislation in question is the Directives governing Surface Water, Bathing Water, Drinking Water, Shellfish Water, Urban Wastewater and Nitrates. Legal action also relates to an agreement on the protection of the Mediterranean Sea. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/02/297&format=HTML&rapid=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
| Subject Categories | Environment |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
