21 EU countries express concern about water shortages and urge the EU to prioritize water supply.

21 EU countries express concern about water shortages, flooding, and droughts in a joint letter to Brussels. The letter urges the EU to prioritize water supply and approach the issue holistically with greater coherence. The European Environment Agency reports that 20% of Europe's land area and 30% of Europeans experience water scarcity annually, resulting in approximately $9 billion in economic losses.