EU Aims to Strengthen Procurement Rules for Global Europe Instrument
The European Commission is enhancing its public procurement strategy to align with EU interests in third countries. This includes a focus on the €320 million investment in Senegal, potentially impacting contracts awarded to foreign manufacturers.
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On July 29, Jozef Síkela, Commissioner for International Partnerships, indicated the European Commission's intent to fortify public procurement strategies funded by the EU in external markets. The €320 million tender launched in Senegal for natural gas buses has raised concerns regarding a potential contract award to the Chinese firm CRRC.
The European Investment Bank is currently reviewing compliance with procurement regulations. Síkela emphasized that the upcoming 'Global Europe' instrument proposal seeks to broaden the legal framework for eligibility criteria related to contract awards, addressing the necessity to adapt rules to safeguard EU interests. These adjustments may influence future procurement dynamics and competition for EU contracts in third countries.
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