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"The maxim ‘water is life’ has never been as pertinent as it is today. Indeed, water could just as easily be a cause of wars as well as it could help to bring about peace. As such, some say that the next world war will be caused by the fight for the possession and control of water resources. This is an essential resource for all of humankind, as it is used for human consumption, agriculture and industry, so all necessary measures should be taken to protect it. In view of this, in 2000, the EU approved the Water Framework Directive, which established a reasonable framework for its protection and use. Twelve years later, it is important to improve various aspects, both in relation to quality controls and with regard to management at regional and, in certain cases, macro-regional level. Another aspect that requires urgent attention from the responsible bodies is optimising supply systems, given that it is estimated that 70% of water supplied is lost. I voted for this report, which seeks to preserve and improve the quality of our water resources, and urges that the Commission include investment in the optimisation of water treatment and supply systems in the Cohesion Fund under the next multiannual financial framework."@en1
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