The European Commission is urging France and Greece to take stronger measures to combat water pollution caused by nitrates. In spite of the Directive being in force since 1991, both Member States have still not fully implemented it. In France, the existing legislation and the action plans that have been adopted lack precision and have numerous shortcomings, including insufficient closed periods and insufficient limitations for manure and fertilizers application. The Commission also considers that France has not yet designated all the zones which are actually vulnerable to pollution by nitrates, and so a number of areas are still lacking action plans. An examination of Greek law revealed that seven of the Action Plans have shortcomings and are not being correctly implemented on the ground. A reasoned opinion is being sent to both Member States.
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