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WATERUN Call for EU Expert

Call for EU Expert

Researcher to join the WAREG Secretariat on the topics of urban water runoffs in the European Union: policy and regulatory frameworks.

Scope of this call for an EU Expert

In support of its Secretariat, WAREG is looking for a EU member country researcher who specialises in…

Date 21 January 2025
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Call for EU Experts – InnWater Project

A call for experts from EU Member states for WAREG’s Members.

InnWater Project Information

Innovative and cross sector governance of water is the next step to face the multi-dimensional societal challenges that are upon us. The validation of these innovations will help with the challenge of governing to reduce the…

Date 14 January 2025
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Meet the WAREG Board 2025-2026

Following the election held on December 10th, we are pleased to share more insights from the distinguished members of WAREG’s new Board. Their leadership and expertise will guide our work over the next two years as we tackle challenges in the water sector and promote regulatory excellence across Europe.…

Date 13 December 2024
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33rd General Assembly of WAREG: the Election of a New Board

Brussels, December 10-11, 2024 – The 33rd General Assembly of the European Water Regulators (WAREG) concluded successfully on 10-11 December at the CEER Premises in Brussels. Bringing together 34 regulatory authorities from across Europe and stakeholders, this meeting addressed important developments within the water sector and set a strategic course…

Date 12 December 2024
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Ukraine introduces measures to support water utilities in times of war

Since the beginning of active hostilities on the territory of Ukraine, critical infrastructure facilities, including networks and capacities of water supply and wastewater treatment companies, have been continuously destroyed. The financial and economic condition of these utilities is currently highly vulnerable, and the state and local budgets lack necessary resources…

Date 5 November 2024
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ANRE Approves Amendments to Water Tariff Methodology to Address Challenges in Moldovan Water Sector

The Moldovan authorities have recently revised the Law on Public Water Supply and Sewerage Service No. 303/2013, which governs public water supply and sewerage services.

These revisions introduce new requirements for market participants seeking a license to operate.

Additionally, the changes mandate that all tariffs for public water…

Date 31 July 2024
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Water Resources Sustainable Management and the Role of Water Regulatory Authority

Water Resources Sustainable Management and the Role of Water Regulatory Authority is an article by Ndricim Shani, Chairman of the Water Regulatory Authority of Albania, WRA.

Our planet is a system with a closed cycle of water within nature. Water resources, as an integral part of this cycle,…

Date 27 May 2024
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The KEP Project – Article by WAREG

Introduction

The Know-how Exchange Programme (KEP) initiated by WAREG has been instrumental in fostering enhancements in the regulatory frameworks for water services in the Western Balkans. Throughout its tenure, four significant meetings were conducted, each serving a unique purpose in the project’s overarching goals.

Background

The KEP Project, endorsed by…

Date 1 March 2024
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The birth of a seemingly impossible analysis – an interview with Vice President Ivaylo Kastchiev

In this exclusive interview, we converse with Ivaylo Kastchiev, WAREG Vice-President, who played a crucial role in drafting the KPIs Report 2023.

Kastchiev, with his extensive expertise and experience in both the operational and regulatory aspects of the water sector, chairs the working group responsible for this key report.…

Date 23 January 2024
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Insights from the 2023 WAREG KPIs Report

Analysing the Diversity and Challenges in KPI Reporting for Water Regulation in Europe

The latest report from WAREG provides an extensive analysis of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) used across Europe for regulating water utilities. This article aims to dissect the main findings from this comprehensive survey, showcasing the diversity…

Date 18 January 2024
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