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Implementation of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) and risks to the security of supply of medicines

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2026/2652(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
Where it stands
Parliament adopted the text on 18 June 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
Stage
Parliament’s position
More facts (3)
Decisions in plenary
1
Last vote
18 Jun 2026 · Adopted
Versions
13 versions
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Where it stands

The steps of this kind of dossier and how far it has come, from the procedure file.

  1. Tabled for plenary (done)
  2. Plenary vote (done) Adopted 18 June 2026
  3. Parliament’s position (done) Final

A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.

People

Committees and members responsible for the dossier, as the procedure file names them. Groups as recorded there.

The procedure file names no committee or rapporteur for this dossier.

Decisions in plenary, 1

Every decision Parliament took on this dossier, newest first.

Effect: what the decision did. Final vote: for–against–abstained, and how it was recorded.
DateDecisionKindEffectFinal vote
18 Jun 2026Implementation of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) and risks to the security of supply of medicines ResolutionsAdopted294 for, 245 against, 28 abstained by roll call

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Every roll-call vote on the dossier, in date and voting order, with each group's line at the date of the vote.

Each group's clear line at the date of the vote: a position with at least two thirds of the group's votes (at least 10 members voting), otherwise Divided; “< 10 voted” when fewer took part. Result: outcome, for–against–abstained (method).

  1. 18 Jun 2026 Amendment 9 to paragraph 1

    Rejected 263–271–33

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  2. 18 Jun 2026 Amendment 1 to paragraph 6 — part 3

    Adopted 305–238–21

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  3. 18 Jun 2026 Amendment 7 to paragraph 6

    Adopted 298–264–7

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  4. 18 Jun 2026 Amendment 8 to paragraph 8

    Adopted 282–274–13

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  5. 18 Jun 2026 Amendment 10 to paragraph 13

    Adopted 282–276–7

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  6. 18 Jun 2026 Amendment 4, adding text after recital M

    Adopted 291–269–7

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  7. 18 Jun 2026 Amendment 5, adding text after recital M

    Adopted 302–256–11

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  8. 18 Jun 2026 Amendment 6, adding text after recital Q

    Adopted 288–263–14

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  9. 18 Jun 2026 Final vote — text as a whole

    Adopted 294–245–28

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Versions, 13

The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.

  1. Adopted by Parliament18 Jun 2026

    Adopted text TA10-0228/2026 TA-10-2026-0228

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  2. Tabled for plenary12 Jun 2026

    Joint motion RC-B10-0238/2026 RC-10-2026-0238

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  3. Tabled for plenary10 Jun 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0278/2026 B-10-2026-0278

  4. Tabled for plenary10 Jun 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0281/2026 B-10-2026-0281

  5. Tabled for plenary10 Jun 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0279/2026 B-10-2026-0279

  6. Tabled for plenary10 Jun 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0280/2026 B-10-2026-0280

  7. Tabled for plenary10 Jun 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0282/2026 B-10-2026-0282

  8. Tabled for plenary12 May 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0240/2026 B-10-2026-0240

  9. Tabled for plenary12 May 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0243/2026 B-10-2026-0243

  10. Tabled for plenary12 May 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0238/2026 B-10-2026-0238

  11. Tabled for plenary12 May 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0241/2026 B-10-2026-0241

  12. Tabled for plenary

    Motion for a resolution B10-0239/2026 B-10-2026-0239

  13. Tabled for plenary

    Motion for a resolution B10-0242/2026 B-10-2026-0242

AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
  • Adopted text TA10-0228/2026: Parliament reaffirms support for the revised Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive and its deadlines, stressing the need to reduce water pollution including micropollutants.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0278/2026: This resolution addresses the implementation of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive and its risks to medicine supply. It calls for a new impact assessment, a temporary suspension of quaternary treatment and EPR obligations, and measures to ensure a level playing field.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0281/2026: The resolution reaffirms support for the full implementation of the revised Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive and defends extended producer responsibility (EPR) as a non-negotiable application of the polluter pays principle, rejecting any dilution or delay.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0279/2026: This resolution addresses the implementation of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive and risks to medicine supply security. It affirms Member State competences, calls for flexibility, and warns against uniform EU requirements.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0280/2026: This resolution expresses concern that the extended producer responsibility scheme under the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive places a disproportionate financial burden on pharmaceutical and cosmetics sectors, risking medicine supply. It calls on the Commission to suspend Articles 9 and 10 and propose amendments after a new impact assessment.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0282/2026: This resolution concerns the implementation of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive and its impact on medicine supply. It calls for a new study, a temporary suspension of certain EPR provisions, and possible revisions to the directive.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0240/2026: This resolution supports the full implementation of the recast Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive, including its extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme, and rejects efforts to delay or weaken it.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0243/2026: The resolution addresses the implementation of the urban wastewater treatment directive and its impact on medicine supply. It reaffirms Member States' competences in healthcare and water policy, rejects extended producer responsibility for medicines, and calls for flexibility and proportionality in EU rules.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0238/2026: This resolution addresses the implementation of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) and its impact on medicine supply. It stresses protecting public health and the environment while avoiding unintended consequences for medicine accessibility, availability, and affordability.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0241/2026: Parliament reaffirms support for the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive and its extended producer responsibility (EPR) rules, rejecting any delay. It calls for full implementation, monitoring of medicine impacts, and fair cost-sharing by polluting sectors.

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What changed, 1

Between consecutive versions, newest pair first. The overviews are written by AI from the two texts; the comparison shows every change.

  1. Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament Joint motion RC-B10-0238/2026 → Adopted text TA10-0228/2026

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    Adds calls for a temporary suspension of EPR and quaternary treatment obligations pending an impact assessment and a Commission communication by July 2026. Adds recitals questioning cost estimates and the attribution of micropollutants to pharmaceuticals, and a call for progress on implementing acts. Removes a paragraph supporting the gradual implementation timeline and EPR as the preferred financing model. The other changes are formal or wording: updated recital letters, decimal separators, and renumbering.

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Timeline, 3

Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.

Plenary stage 3 steps · 25 Mar 2026–18 Jun 2026

  1. 18 June 2026

    Plenary vote

    Sitting of 18 Jun 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0238/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0240/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0241/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0278/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0279/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0280/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0281/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0282/2026Adopted text TA10-0228/2026

  2. 12 June 2026

    13 amendments tabled for the plenary vote

    Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.

    Amendment 1Amendments 1–2Amendments 1–3Amendments 4–10

  3. 25 March 2026

    Debated in plenary

    MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.

    Sitting of 25 Mar 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0008/2026Oral question O-10-2026-000013

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European Parliament (2026). “Implementation of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) and risks to the security of supply of medicines”. Dossier, 18 June 2026. procId 2026-2652, reference 2026/2652(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2652 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026%2F2652(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2026-2652 (CC BY 4.0).
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@misc{epw-dossier-2026-2652,
  author = {{European Parliament}},
  title = {{Implementation of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) and risks to the security of supply of medicines}},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-06-18},
  howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2652}},
  url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2652},
  urldate = {2026-09-25},
  publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
  note = {Dossier. procId 2026-2652, reference 2026/2652(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026\%2F2652(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}