EUR-LEX · 32026L0805 · 2026-03-30
Directive (EU) 2026/805 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 March 2026 amending Directive 2000/60/EC establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy, Directive 2006/118/EC on the protection of groundwater against pollution and deterioration and Directive 2008/105/EC on environmental quality standards in the field of water policy (Text with EEA relevance)
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- Sector
- 3 · Legislation in force
- Year
- 2026
- Type letter
- L · Directive
- Number
- 0805
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