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A new bilateral partnership between two WAREG members promotes knowledge exchange and reinforces regional cooperation in water regulation

In July 2026, the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) of Armenia and Greece’s Regulatory Authority for Energy, Waste and Water (RAAEY) signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation in the energy and water sectors, with a particular focus on water regulation and the exchange of regulatory expertise.… Date 30 July 2026
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WAREG study on EPR schemes and their application to wastewater services

WAREG has published a new study “Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Schemes in Europe: Lessons and recommendations for their application in the wastewater sector.”

The study examines how Extended Producer Responsibility schemes currently applied in the European waste sector can inform the design and implementation of the new EPR… Date 22 June 2026
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European Water Regulators agree on a common position on EPR schemes and discuss integration of waste-related competences

European water regulators meeting under the umbrella of WAREG, the Association of European Water Regulators, reached an agreement on a common position on the implementation of EPR Schemes and approved the integration of waste-related competences in WAREG, reflecting the evolving role of regulators and the growing relevance of… Date 18 June 2026
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WAREG Common Position on the implementation of EPR under the recast UWWTD

Implementing Extended Producer Responsibility for Clean Water: Securing our water future, protecting consumers, and holding polluters accountable

WAREG has published its Common Position on the implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) under the revised Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD).

The revised Directive introduces, for the first time,… Date 17 June 2026
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WAREG publishes report on the implementation of the Drinking Water Directive

The report presents a comparative analysis of how WAREG members are approaching the implementation of Directive (EU) 2020/2184 on the quality of water intended for human consumption.

WAREG has published a new report prepared by the Drinking Water Directive Implementation Working Group, analysing the implementation of Directive (EU) 2020/2184…

Date 15 June 2026
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WAREG Holds its 37th General Assembly

Brussels, 9 April 2026 — The Association of European Water Regulators (WAREG) held its 37th General Assembly online on 8 and 9 April 2026. The Assembly provided an opportunity to review key institutional matters, discuss ongoing technical work, and exchange views on major regulatory developments affecting the water sector… Date 9 April 2026
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Internal Call WAREG Members 2026 – EU Regulatory Affairs-Senior Manager

Key contractual aspects for this position: Location: based in Brussels, Belgium (by bte 14, Av. des Arts 46, 1000 Bruxelles) Duration: 12 months, renewable Contract & compensations: seconded expert from a WAREG Member. The “seconding” authority remains responsible for basic salary, social security and insurance of the seconded expert. WAREG…… Date 12 February 2026
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EFRWS25 Summary

EFRWS25 banner for the 4th European Forum on the Regulation of Water Services, 4 December 2025, Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels.

Date 12 December 2025
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Summary of the intervention by Cabinet Member, Ms Weiss-Ehler, at EFRWS25

4th European Forum on the Regulation of Water Services (EFRWS25), 4 December 2025

Pernille Weiss-Ehler, Water Resilience Expert and Cabinet Member in the Cabinet of Commissioner Jessika Roswall, opened the 4th European Forum on the Regulation of Water Services (EFRWS25), organised by WAREG – European Water Regulators in… Date 11 December 2025
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4th European Forum on the Regulation of Water Services (EFRWS25)

Brussels, 4 December 2025 — WAREG – European Water Regulators hosted the 4th European Forum on the Regulation of Water Services (EFRWS25) at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium in Brussels, bringing together Europe’s water regulators, EU institutions, financial institutions, utilities and experts to discuss how economic… Date 4 December 2025
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