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20 October, FIEC published its Position Paper “Water Resilience: Solutions by the Construction Industry in a Sustainable Policy Framework”. The document sets out specific policy recommendations to enhance infrastructure delivery and strengthen water resilience across the European Union.

Currently, around 23% of freshwater in the EU is lost through distribution network leakages, a major driver of both water scarcity and unnecessary energy consumption (e.g. treatment facilities, pumping stations), ultimately increasing greenhouse gas emissions. Although approximately EUR 55 billion is invested annually in water infrastructure across the EU, an additional EUR 23 billion per year is required to meet existing legal obligations.

This document draws on insights gathered during the FIEC Annual Conference held in Athens in May 2025 under the main theme “Building Tomorrow: Solutions for Water Resilience and Blue Infrastructure”, as well as FIEC’s contribution to the European Commission Public Consultation on the EU Water Resilience Strategy, and previous initiatives such as the FIEC-EIC Joint Call for a European Blue Deal.

Today's Position Paper highlights investment needs for water infrastructure and its maintenance. Its aim is to inform and support discussions on funding priorities in the post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).

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  2025-10-20 FIEC Position on Water Resilience.pdf

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