EU Commission Proposes Procurement Rules to Favor European Products
The European Commission is planning a major overhaul of public procurement rules, proposing that public authorities prioritize goods and services 'Made in Europe' over the cheapest bidder. A draft of the 'Public Procurement Act,' obtained by taz, outlines measures to reject bids with less than 50% European value-added and apply a European preference in strategic sectors like steel, cement, and electric vehicles. The move aims to counter low-cost providers from China and reduce dependence on the US. The Commission also seeks to centralize oversight by replacing three non-binding directives with a single EU regulation, creating a 'digital marketplace' for tenders. This would give Brussels control over a market worth 2.5 trillion euros annually (15% of EU economic output). The proposal has drawn criticism from Green MEP Anna Cavazzini for lacking mandatory climate and social standards, and it faces potential opposition in the Council of Ministers over the shift of power from member states to Brussels.
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