Addressing the challenge of water scarcity and droughts in the European Union

This Commission Staff Working Document which accompanies the second follow-up report to the Communication on water scarcity and droughts in the European Union presents additional information to the report.

In particular, it sets out, in tabular form, a timetable as regards the timing and the state of play of each of the seven key areas which must be tackled if Europe is to move towards a water efficient and water saving economy. These areas are summarised in the follow-up document dated 18/05/2010 under the same procedure reference.