This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission today published the first comprehensive evaluation of the Nitrates Directive since its adoption in 1991. Covering more than 30 years of implementation, the evaluation shows that EU rules remain effective to protect Europe’s waters from agricultural nitrate pollution. It also identifies […]EU law on nitrates pollution remains effective, with scope for smarter implementation
July 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission today published the first comprehensive evaluation of the Nitrates Directive since its adoption in 1991. Covering more than 30 years of implementation, the evaluation shows that EU rules remain effective to protect Europe’s waters from agricultural nitrate pollution. It also identifies […]

















