Public procurement

Tabled by Leila Chaibi, Marina Mesure

… of the upcoming review of the public procurement framework, on possible ways Removed: and implications of prioritising the ‘European preference’ Removed: principle Added: principle, for instance by allowing contracting authorities to give preference to bids including at least 65 % of added value generated within the territory of the EU, in procurement related to strategic Removed: industries Added: sectors and key technologies for the future, such as steel, the automotive industry, the transport industry, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, energy, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, semiconductors, 5G and 6G, biotechnologies, net zero technologies, mobility, chemicals and advanced materials so as to ensure the continuity of critical capabilities in Member States and bolster resilience, security, competitiveness and strategic autonomy; Removed: emphasises that the Commission should carefully evaluate the potential cost implications, the risks of limiting access to cutting-edge technologies, and the effects on the quality of services and products, while maintaining consistency with the EU’s international legal commitments and not excluding like-minded partners; underlines that any measures to promote the participation of European companies should not amount to protectionism or distort competition; recognises, in that context, the importance of businesses that invest and reinvest … and benefiting local communities; invites the Commission, furthermore, to examine opportunities to Removed: boost the participation of Added: favour EU-based companies in procurement processes launched for projects financed by EU institutions …

Wording as published by the EP, in English. PE776.172v01-00