Assessment and management of flood risks

2006/0005(COD)

Pending the opinion of the European Parliament, the Council took note of a report concerning progress achieved during the examination by the Council of a proposal for a Directive on the assessment and management of floods.

The progress report mentions the technical issues – related to coordination with the water framework Directive, the preliminary flood risk assessment, flood maps and flood risk management plans – yet to be resolved with a view to reaching political agreement in June if the opinion of the European Parliament is available.