The Minister of Environment, Maria da Graça Carvalho, expressed her displeasure regarding EDP's lawsuit concerning water in Sines. The official believes that water abstraction in that coastal area should be considered a "public good".
This position is linked to concerns about the environmental impacts resulting from the use of water resources in the Sines region. The minister argues that the management of these resources must take into account collective interest and environmental protection.
EDP, the Portuguese energy company, is the entity responsible for the lawsuit in question, which has caused dissatisfaction on the part of the Ministry of Environment. The dispute between the two parties concerns the way water is being used or planned to be used.
