How Switzerland manages water resources with neighbouring countries

Switzerland holds 6% of Europe’s water reserves. Who decides how to use the rivers and lakes that cross national borders? Professor Christian Bréthaut explains the agreements, priorities and conflicts - and the unresolved case of Lake Maggiore. Water management has once again become an urgent issue amid the ongoing drought conditions in Europe. Last week, Swiss Environment Minister Albert Rösti announced a review of the national water strategy. This is an issue that concerns not only the Swiss…