In the political guidelines for the next European Commission 2024-25 released on 18 July 2024 (link), Mrs. Von der Leyen emphasized the importance of water. She stated that the upcoming European Climate Adaptation Plan must support a Water Resilience Strategy to ensure pollution sources are properly managed and scarcity is addressed. This strategy aims to enhance the competitive innovative edge of its water industry and adopt a circular economy approach. As part of this, Europe will lead efforts to mitigate and prevent acute water stress globally.