Resolution on a topical subject (RSP): Parliament states its view. It is not binding. Resolution on a topical subject First reading
Implementation of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) and risks to the security of supply of medicines
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
Where it stands: Parliament adopted the text on 18 June 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- ✓ Tabled for plenary
- ✓ Plenary vote Adopted 18 June 2026
- ✓ Parliament’s position Final
How a file moves through Parliament
A file is referred to one lead committee (others may give an opinion). Its rapporteur writes a draft report, committee members table amendments, and the committee votes to adopt the report. The report is then tabled for all MEPs; political groups can table further amendments, which are voted on before the final vote in plenary. The adopted resolution is Parliament’s final position; it is not itself law.
The text, version by version
Adopted by Parliament · latest Adopted text TA10-0228/2026 18 June 2026 ✦ Parliament reaffirms support for the revised Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive and its deadlines, stressing the need to reduce water pollution including micropollutants.⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Joint motion RC-B10-0238/2026 12 June 2026 ⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0278/2026 10 June 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.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0281/2026 10 June 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.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0279/2026 10 June 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.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0280/2026 10 June 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.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0282/2026 10 June 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.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0240/2026 12 May 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.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0243/2026 12 May 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.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0238/2026 12 May 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.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0241/2026 12 May 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.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0242/2026 ← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0239/2026
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament: 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. see the changes →
Newest version first. Open a version to read it in full. “What changed” shows the differences paragraph by paragraph; ✦ lines are AI-written from the texts themselves.
Timeline
- Plenary stage
- 18 June 2026 Plenary voteSitting of 18 June 2026 📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0238/2026📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0240/2026📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0241/2026📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0278/2026📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0279/2026📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0280/2026📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0281/2026📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0282/2026📄 Adopted text TA10-0228/2026Adopted Adopted by a small majorityFor 294 Against 245 Abstained 28
Final vote — text as a whole at 13:18 · 52% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →
Show all 25 ballots in voting order
Rejected2. Separate vote on paragraph 6AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded3. Separate vote on paragraph 6Adoptedelectronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recordedAdoptedAdopted6. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 6AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedAdopted8. Separate vote on paragraph 10AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedAdoptedAdoptedAdoptedAdoptedAdopted14. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 6Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedNot put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.17. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0240/2026Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded18. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0241/2026Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedNot put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.22. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0281/2026Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded23. Separate vote on paragraph 15Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedNot put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter. - 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.
- 25 March 2026 Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.