CJEU Advocate General backs Poland against EU Sewage Directive micro-pollutant fees

The Advocate General of the CJEU issued an opinion supporting Poland's challenge to the EU Sewage Directive, arguing that fees for micro-pollutant removal would disproportionately burden the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries. The opinion is non-binding but signals a likely court ruling in Poland's favor, potentially reshaping EU cost-sharing for wastewater treatment. This is a legal development with regulatory and economic implications for affected sectors across the EU.