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Framework Directive definition

What does Framework Directive mean? In telecoms regulation, this term refers to the EU measure that set the overarching rules for regulating electronic communications networks and services. It is shorthand for Directive 2002/21/EC (the “Framework Directive”), as amended by Directive 2009/140/EC, which established the principles for market analysis, significant market power (SMP) designations, access and interconnection, spectrum management, and the role of national regulatory authorities (such as Ofcom and ComReg). Although widely used in practice and defined in EU legislation, the Framework Directive was repealed and replaced by the European Electronic Communications Code (Directive (EU) 2018/1972) with effect from 21 December 2020. Jurisdictional position: - United Kingdom (England...

EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC): scope, river basin management, objectives, monitoring, pollution controls (EQS/priority substances), protected areas, drinking water, pricing, reporting, and 2024–2026 reforms

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Practice notes

STOP PRESS: Amendments to the EU Water Framework Directive will take effECt on 10 May 2026 via Directive (EU) 2026/805, published in the Official Journal on 20 April 2026. Member States must transpose these changes into national law by 21 December 2027. This Practice Note is being updated to reflect the revisions.

Key information

Water Framework Directive title: Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water Policy (WFD)
Entry into force: 22 December 2000
Deadline for transposition: 22 December 2003
National transposition measures: See Eur-Lex information on national transposition measures, as provided by Member States
Subject: Water; water pollution; nature restoration

Purpose and objectives

The WFD sets a legal framework for safeguarding inland surface waters, transitional waters, coastal waters and groundwater, and seeks to:

prevent deterioration, and protect and enhance the status of aquatic ecosystems, as well as territorial ecosystems and wetlands that are directly reliant on aquatic ecosystems
promote sustainable water use founded on the long-term protection of available water resources
strengthen the protection and improvement of the aquatic environment...

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